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Finding the Third Proportional to 318,562 and 684,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 318,562 and 684,350 is: 1,470,153.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,562 : 684,350 = 684,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,562/684,350 = 684,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,562x = 684,350 × 684,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,562x = 468,334,922,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,334,922,500/318,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470,153.13

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