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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,132 and 684,728

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,132 and 684,728 is: 1,483,090.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,132 : 684,728 = 684,728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,132/684,728 = 684,728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,132x = 684,728 × 684,728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,132x = 468,852,433,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,852,433,984/316,132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483,090.72

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