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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,548 and 684,596

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,548 and 684,596 is: 1,485,262.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,548 : 684,596 = 684,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,548/684,596 = 684,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,548x = 684,596 × 684,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,548x = 468,671,683,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,671,683,216/315,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485,262.73

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