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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,712 and 681,754

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,712 and 681,754 is: 1,491,083.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,712 : 681,754 = 681,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,712/681,754 = 681,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,712x = 681,754 × 681,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,712x = 464,788,516,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,788,516,516/311,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491,083.17

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