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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,253 and 677,704

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,253 and 677,704 is: 1,452,263.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,253 : 677,704 = 677,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,253/677,704 = 677,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,253x = 677,704 × 677,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,253x = 459,282,711,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,282,711,616/316,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452,263.57

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