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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,624 and 675,564

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,624 and 675,564 is: 1,445,982.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,624 : 675,564 = 675,564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,624/675,564 = 675,564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,624x = 675,564 × 675,564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,624x = 456,386,718,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,386,718,096/315,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445,982.30

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