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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,732 and 681,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,732 and 681,778 is: 1,491,092.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,732 : 681,778 = 681,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,732/681,778 = 681,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,732x = 681,778 × 681,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,732x = 464,821,241,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,821,241,284/311,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491,092.48

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