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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,670 and 675,749

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,670 and 675,749 is: 1,446,563.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,670 : 675,749 = 675,749 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,670/675,749 = 675,749/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,670x = 675,749 × 675,749
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,670x = 456,636,711,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,636,711,001/315,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446,563.53

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