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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,740 and 681,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,740 and 681,812 is: 1,491,202.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,740 : 681,812 = 681,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,740/681,812 = 681,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,740x = 681,812 × 681,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,740x = 464,867,603,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,867,603,344/311,740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491,202.94

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