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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,260 and 677,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,260 and 677,718 is: 1,452,291.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,260 : 677,718 = 677,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,260/677,718 = 677,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,260x = 677,718 × 677,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,260x = 459,301,687,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,301,687,524/316,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452,291.43

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