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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,927 and 682,425

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,927 and 682,425 is: 1,474,086.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,927 : 682,425 = 682,425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,927/682,425 = 682,425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,927x = 682,425 × 682,425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,927x = 465,703,880,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,703,880,625/315,927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,086.99

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