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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,199.69 and 674,686.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,199.69 and 674,686.13 is: 1,444,168.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,199.69 : 674,686.13 = 674,686.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,199.69/674,686.13 = 674,686.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,199.69x = 674,686.13 × 674,686.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,199.69x = 455,201,367,267.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,201,367,267.52/315,199.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444,168.21

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