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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,688 and 681,696

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,688 and 681,696 is: 1,490,944.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,688 : 681,696 = 681,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,688/681,696 = 681,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,688x = 681,696 × 681,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,688x = 464,709,436,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,709,436,416/311,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490,944.27

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