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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,414.98 and 684,069.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,414.98 and 684,069.75 is: 1,483,605.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,414.98 : 684,069.75 = 684,069.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,414.98/684,069.75 = 684,069.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,414.98x = 684,069.75 × 684,069.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,414.98x = 467,951,422,865.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,951,422,865.06/315,414.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483,605.55

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