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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,717 and 681,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,717 and 681,752 is: 1,491,050.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,717 : 681,752 = 681,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,717/681,752 = 681,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,717x = 681,752 × 681,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,717x = 464,785,789,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,785,789,504/311,717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491,050.50

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