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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,410 and 682,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,410 and 682,548 is: 1,472,367.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,410 : 682,548 = 682,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,410/682,548 = 682,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,410x = 682,548 × 682,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,410x = 465,871,772,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,871,772,304/316,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472,367.41

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