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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,872 and 682,318

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,872 and 682,318 is: 1,473,881.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,872 : 682,318 = 682,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,872/682,318 = 682,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,872x = 682,318 × 682,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,872x = 465,557,853,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,557,853,124/315,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473,881.36

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