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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,208 and 682,677

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,208 and 682,677 is: 1,497,544.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,208 : 682,677 = 682,677 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,208/682,677 = 682,677/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,208x = 682,677 × 682,677
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,208x = 466,047,886,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,047,886,329/311,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497,544.68

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