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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,483 and 682,456

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,483 and 682,456 is: 1,471,630.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,483 : 682,456 = 682,456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,483/682,456 = 682,456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,483x = 682,456 × 682,456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,483x = 465,746,191,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,746,191,936/316,483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471,630.99

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