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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,294 and 677,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,294 and 677,244 is: 1,454,703.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,294 : 677,244 = 677,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,294/677,244 = 677,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,294x = 677,244 × 677,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,294x = 458,659,435,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,659,435,536/315,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454,703.98

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