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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,558 and 679,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,558 and 679,230 is: 1,462,024.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,558 : 679,230 = 679,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,558/679,230 = 679,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,558x = 679,230 × 679,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,558x = 461,353,392,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,353,392,900/315,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,024.07

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