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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,984 and 676,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,984 and 676,440 is: 1,448,083.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,984 : 676,440 = 676,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,984/676,440 = 676,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,984x = 676,440 × 676,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,984x = 457,571,073,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,571,073,600/315,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448,083.05

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