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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,734 and 676,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,734 and 676,252 is: 1,448,424.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,734 : 676,252 = 676,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,734/676,252 = 676,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,734x = 676,252 × 676,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,734x = 457,316,767,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,316,767,504/315,734
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448,424.20

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