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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,082 and 684,868

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,082 and 684,868 is: 1,483,931.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,082 : 684,868 = 684,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,082/684,868 = 684,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,082x = 684,868 × 684,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,082x = 469,044,177,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,044,177,424/316,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483,931.95

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