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Finding the Third Proportional to 351,017 and 684,538

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Solution

The third proportional to 351,017 and 684,538 is: 1,334,956.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,017 : 684,538 = 684,538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,017/684,538 = 684,538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,017x = 684,538 × 684,538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,017x = 468,592,273,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,592,273,444/351,017
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334,956.07

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