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Finding the Third Proportional to 319,509 and 683,901

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Solution

The third proportional to 319,509 and 683,901 is: 1,463,872.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,509 : 683,901 = 683,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,509/683,901 = 683,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,509x = 683,901 × 683,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,509x = 467,720,577,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,720,577,801/319,509
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463,872.94

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