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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,660 and 682,437

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,660 and 682,437 is: 1,494,321.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,660 : 682,437 = 682,437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,660/682,437 = 682,437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,660x = 682,437 × 682,437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,660x = 465,720,258,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,720,258,969/311,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,321.57

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