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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,692.50 and 681,705

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,692.50 and 681,705 is: 1,490,962.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,692.50 : 681,705 = 681,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,692.50/681,705 = 681,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,692.50x = 681,705 × 681,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,692.50x = 464,721,707,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,721,707,025/311,692.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490,962.11

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