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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,671.13 and 682,462.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,671.13 and 682,462.13 is: 1,494,378.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,671.13 : 682,462.13 = 682,462.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,671.13/682,462.13 = 682,462.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,671.13x = 682,462.13 × 682,462.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,671.13x = 465,754,552,059.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,754,552,059.52/311,671.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,378.26

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