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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,048 and 682,359

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,048 and 682,359 is: 1,496,919.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,048 : 682,359 = 682,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,048/682,359 = 682,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,048x = 682,359 × 682,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,048x = 465,613,804,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,613,804,881/311,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496,919.46

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