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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,536 and 682,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,536 and 682,040 is: 1,493,177.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,536 : 682,040 = 682,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,536/682,040 = 682,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,536x = 682,040 × 682,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,536x = 465,178,561,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,178,561,600/311,536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493,177.55

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