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Finding the Third Proportional to 317,534 and 684,925

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Solution

The third proportional to 317,534 and 684,925 is: 1,477,392.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,534 : 684,925 = 684,925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,534/684,925 = 684,925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,534x = 684,925 × 684,925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,534x = 469,122,255,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,122,255,625/317,534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477,392.20

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