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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,136 and 682,536

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,136 and 682,536 is: 1,497,272.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,136 : 682,536 = 682,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,136/682,536 = 682,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,136x = 682,536 × 682,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,136x = 465,855,391,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,855,391,296/311,136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497,272.55

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