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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,954.63 and 638,695.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,954.63 and 638,695.13 is: 1,307,662.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,954.63 : 638,695.13 = 638,695.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,954.63/638,695.13 = 638,695.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,954.63x = 638,695.13 × 638,695.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,954.63x = 407,931,462,698.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,931,462,698.77/311,954.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307,662.81

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