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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,489.94 and 684,212.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,489.94 and 684,212.06 is: 1,483,870.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,489.94 : 684,212.06 = 684,212.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,489.94/684,212.06 = 684,212.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,489.94x = 684,212.06 × 684,212.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,489.94x = 468,146,146,470.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,146,146,470.50/315,489.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483,870.29

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