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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,205 and 682,671

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,205 and 682,671 is: 1,497,532.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,205 : 682,671 = 682,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,205/682,671 = 682,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,205x = 682,671 × 682,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,205x = 466,039,694,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,039,694,241/311,205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497,532.80

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