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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,316 and 677,288

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,316 and 677,288 is: 1,454,791.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,316 : 677,288 = 677,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,316/677,288 = 677,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,316x = 677,288 × 677,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,316x = 458,719,034,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,719,034,944/315,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454,791.49

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