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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,882 and 684,216

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,882 and 684,216 is: 1,482,045.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,882 : 684,216 = 684,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,882/684,216 = 684,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,882x = 684,216 × 684,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,882x = 468,151,534,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,151,534,656/315,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482,045.62

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