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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,969.50 and 653,271

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,969.50 and 653,271 is: 1,372,362.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,969.50 : 653,271 = 653,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,969.50/653,271 = 653,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,969.50x = 653,271 × 653,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,969.50x = 426,762,999,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,762,999,441/310,969.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372,362.88

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