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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,342 and 680,366

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,342 and 680,366 is: 1,486,782.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,342 : 680,366 = 680,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,342/680,366 = 680,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,342x = 680,366 × 680,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,342x = 462,897,893,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,897,893,956/311,342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486,782.68

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