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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,553 and 682,398

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,553 and 682,398 is: 1,494,663.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,553 : 682,398 = 682,398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,553/682,398 = 682,398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,553x = 682,398 × 682,398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,553x = 465,667,030,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,667,030,404/311,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,663.93

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