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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,862 and 682,298

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,862 and 682,298 is: 1,473,841.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,862 : 682,298 = 682,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,862/682,298 = 682,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,862x = 682,298 × 682,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,862x = 465,530,560,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,530,560,804/315,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473,841.62

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