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Finding the Third Proportional to 319,872 and 684,028

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Solution

The third proportional to 319,872 and 684,028 is: 1,462,754.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,872 : 684,028 = 684,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,872/684,028 = 684,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,872x = 684,028 × 684,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,872x = 467,894,304,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,894,304,784/319,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,754.80

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