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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,700 and 679,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,700 and 679,560 is: 1,481,558.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,700 : 679,560 = 679,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,700/679,560 = 679,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,700x = 679,560 × 679,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,700x = 461,801,793,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,801,793,600/311,700
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481,558.53

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