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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,214 and 682,693

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,214 and 682,693 is: 1,497,586.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,214 : 682,693 = 682,693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,214/682,693 = 682,693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,214x = 682,693 × 682,693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,214x = 466,069,732,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,069,732,249/311,214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497,586.01

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