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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,445 and 684,130

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,445 and 684,130 is: 1,483,725.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,445 : 684,130 = 684,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,445/684,130 = 684,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,445x = 684,130 × 684,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,445x = 468,033,856,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,033,856,900/315,445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483,725.71

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