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Finding the Third Proportional to 317,528 and 678,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 317,528 and 678,708 is: 1,450,721.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,528 : 678,708 = 678,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,528/678,708 = 678,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,528x = 678,708 × 678,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,528x = 460,644,549,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,644,549,264/317,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450,721.04

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