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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,472.50 and 684,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,472.50 and 684,180 is: 1,483,813.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,472.50 : 684,180 = 684,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,472.50/684,180 = 684,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,472.50x = 684,180 × 684,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,472.50x = 468,102,272,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,102,272,400/315,472.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483,813.24

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