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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,508.50 and 684,254.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,508.50 and 684,254.25 is: 1,483,965.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,508.50 : 684,254.25 = 684,254.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,508.50/684,254.25 = 684,254.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,508.50x = 684,254.25 × 684,254.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,508.50x = 468,203,878,643.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,203,878,643.06/315,508.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483,965.97

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