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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,274 and 680,904

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,274 and 680,904 is: 1,465,913.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,274 : 680,904 = 680,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,274/680,904 = 680,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,274x = 680,904 × 680,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,274x = 463,630,257,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,630,257,216/316,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465,913.28

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