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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,543 and 682,045

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,543 and 682,045 is: 1,493,165.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,543 : 682,045 = 682,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,543/682,045 = 682,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,543x = 682,045 × 682,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,543x = 465,185,382,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,185,382,025/311,543
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493,165.89

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