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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,498 and 684,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,498 and 684,228 is: 1,483,901.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,498 : 684,228 = 684,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,498/684,228 = 684,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,498x = 684,228 × 684,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,498x = 468,167,955,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,167,955,984/315,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483,901.50

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