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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,505 and 684,243

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,505 and 684,243 is: 1,483,933.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,505 : 684,243 = 684,243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,505/684,243 = 684,243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,505x = 684,243 × 684,243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,505x = 468,188,483,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,188,483,049/315,505
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483,933.64

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