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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,216 and 682,697

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,216 and 682,697 is: 1,497,593.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,216 : 682,697 = 682,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,216/682,697 = 682,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,216x = 682,697 × 682,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,216x = 466,075,193,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,075,193,809/311,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497,593.93

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