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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,529.38 and 680,717.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,529.38 and 680,717.25 is: 1,487,423.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,529.38 : 680,717.25 = 680,717.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,529.38/680,717.25 = 680,717.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,529.38x = 680,717.25 × 680,717.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,529.38x = 463,375,974,447.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,375,974,447.56/311,529.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487,423.05

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