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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,498 and 684,227

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,498 and 684,227 is: 1,483,897.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,498 : 684,227 = 684,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,498/684,227 = 684,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,498x = 684,227 × 684,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,498x = 468,166,587,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,166,587,529/315,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483,897.16

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