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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,416 and 680,990

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,416 and 680,990 is: 1,489,157.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,416 : 680,990 = 680,990 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,416/680,990 = 680,990/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,416x = 680,990 × 680,990
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,416x = 463,747,380,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,747,380,100/311,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489,157.20

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