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Finding the Third Proportional to 317,552 and 684,960

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Solution

The third proportional to 317,552 and 684,960 is: 1,477,459.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,552 : 684,960 = 684,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,552/684,960 = 684,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,552x = 684,960 × 684,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,552x = 469,170,201,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,170,201,600/317,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477,459.44

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