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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,567 and 684,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,567 and 684,636 is: 1,485,346.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,567 : 684,636 = 684,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,567/684,636 = 684,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,567x = 684,636 × 684,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,567x = 468,726,452,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,726,452,496/315,567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485,346.86

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