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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,208 and 674,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,208 and 674,708 is: 1,444,223.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,208 : 674,708 = 674,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,208/674,708 = 674,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,208x = 674,708 × 674,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,208x = 455,230,885,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,230,885,264/315,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444,223.77

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