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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,664 and 682,656

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,664 and 682,656 is: 1,495,261.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,664 : 682,656 = 682,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,664/682,656 = 682,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,664x = 682,656 × 682,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,664x = 466,019,214,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,019,214,336/311,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,261.61

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