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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,402 and 680,968

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,402 and 680,968 is: 1,489,127.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,402 : 680,968 = 680,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,402/680,968 = 680,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,402x = 680,968 × 680,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,402x = 463,717,417,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,717,417,024/311,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489,127.93

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