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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,493 and 684,218

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,493 and 684,218 is: 1,483,881.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,493 : 684,218 = 684,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,493/684,218 = 684,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,493x = 684,218 × 684,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,493x = 468,154,271,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,154,271,524/315,493
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483,881.64

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