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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,312 and 677,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,312 and 677,280 is: 1,454,775.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,312 : 677,280 = 677,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,312/677,280 = 677,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,312x = 677,280 × 677,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,312x = 458,708,198,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,708,198,400/315,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454,775.58

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