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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,477 and 670,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,477 and 670,320 is: 1,424,284.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,477 : 670,320 = 670,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,477/670,320 = 670,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,477x = 670,320 × 670,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,477x = 449,328,902,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,328,902,400/315,477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424,284.19

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