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Finding the Third Proportional to 351,019 and 684,542

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Solution

The third proportional to 351,019 and 684,542 is: 1,334,964.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,019 : 684,542 = 684,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,019/684,542 = 684,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,019x = 684,542 × 684,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,019x = 468,597,749,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,597,749,764/351,019
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334,964.06

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