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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,403 and 680,965.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,403 and 680,965.50 is: 1,489,112.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,403 : 680,965.50 = 680,965.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,403/680,965.50 = 680,965.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,403x = 680,965.50 × 680,965.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,403x = 463,714,012,190.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,714,012,190.25/311,403
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489,112.22

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