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Finding the Third Proportional to 317,964 and 673,836

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Solution

The third proportional to 317,964 and 673,836 is: 1,428,007.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,964 : 673,836 = 673,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,964/673,836 = 673,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,964x = 673,836 × 673,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,964x = 454,054,954,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,054,954,896/317,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428,007.43

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