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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,047 and 682,357

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,047 and 682,357 is: 1,496,915.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,047 : 682,357 = 682,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,047/682,357 = 682,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,047x = 682,357 × 682,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,047x = 465,611,075,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,611,075,449/311,047
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496,915.50

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