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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,419.69 and 681,022.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,419.69 and 681,022.69 is: 1,489,282.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,419.69 : 681,022.69 = 681,022.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,419.69/681,022.69 = 681,022.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,419.69x = 681,022.69 × 681,022.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,419.69x = 463,791,900,889.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,791,900,889.72/311,419.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489,282.53

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