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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,552 and 679,218

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,552 and 679,218 is: 1,462,000.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,552 : 679,218 = 679,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,552/679,218 = 679,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,552x = 679,218 × 679,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,552x = 461,337,091,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,337,091,524/315,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,000.21

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