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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,437 and 682,352

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,437 and 682,352 is: 1,471,396.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,437 : 682,352 = 682,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,437/682,352 = 682,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,437x = 682,352 × 682,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,437x = 465,604,251,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,604,251,904/316,437
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471,396.37

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