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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,573 and 679,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,573 and 679,260 is: 1,462,083.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,573 : 679,260 = 679,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,573/679,260 = 679,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,573x = 679,260 × 679,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,573x = 461,394,147,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,394,147,600/315,573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,083.73

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