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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,131 and 674,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,131 and 674,560 is: 1,443,942.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,131 : 674,560 = 674,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,131/674,560 = 674,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,131x = 674,560 × 674,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,131x = 455,031,193,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,031,193,600/315,131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443,942.97

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