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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,537 and 680,734

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,537 and 680,734 is: 1,487,459.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,537 : 680,734 = 680,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,537/680,734 = 680,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,537x = 680,734 × 680,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,537x = 463,398,778,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,398,778,756/311,537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487,459.85

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