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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,208 and 681,021

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,208 and 681,021 is: 1,490,288.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,208 : 681,021 = 681,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,208/681,021 = 681,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,208x = 681,021 × 681,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,208x = 463,789,602,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,789,602,441/311,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490,288.18

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