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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,395 and 682,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,395 and 682,512 is: 1,472,281.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,395 : 682,512 = 682,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,395/682,512 = 682,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,395x = 682,512 × 682,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,395x = 465,822,630,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,822,630,144/316,395
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472,281.89

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