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Finding the Third Proportional to 317,536 and 684,926

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Solution

The third proportional to 317,536 and 684,926 is: 1,477,387.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,536 : 684,926 = 684,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,536/684,926 = 684,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,536x = 684,926 × 684,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,536x = 469,123,625,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,123,625,476/317,536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477,387.21

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