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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,536 and 674,256

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,536 and 674,256 is: 1,436,238.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,536 : 674,256 = 674,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,536/674,256 = 674,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,536x = 674,256 × 674,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,536x = 454,621,153,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,621,153,536/316,536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436,238.39

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