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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,105 and 684,698

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,105 and 684,698 is: 1,483,087.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,105 : 684,698 = 684,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,105/684,698 = 684,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,105x = 684,698 × 684,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,105x = 468,811,351,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,811,351,204/316,105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483,087.43

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