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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,727 and 681,786

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,727 and 681,786 is: 1,491,151.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,727 : 681,786 = 681,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,727/681,786 = 681,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,727x = 681,786 × 681,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,727x = 464,832,149,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,832,149,796/311,727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491,151.39

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