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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,049 and 681,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,049 and 681,240 is: 1,492,009.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,049 : 681,240 = 681,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,049/681,240 = 681,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,049x = 681,240 × 681,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,049x = 464,087,937,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,087,937,600/311,049
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492,009.10

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