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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,542 and 682,043

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,542 and 682,043 is: 1,493,161.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,542 : 682,043 = 682,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,542/682,043 = 682,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,542x = 682,043 × 682,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,542x = 465,182,653,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,182,653,849/311,542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493,161.93

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