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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,625 and 682,218

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,625 and 682,218 is: 1,493,530.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,625 : 682,218 = 682,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,625/682,218 = 682,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,625x = 682,218 × 682,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,625x = 465,421,399,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,421,399,524/311,625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493,530.36

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