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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,634 and 681,588

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,634 and 681,588 is: 1,490,730.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,634 : 681,588 = 681,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,634/681,588 = 681,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,634x = 681,588 × 681,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,634x = 464,562,201,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,562,201,744/311,634
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490,730.16

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