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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,968.13 and 638,722.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,968.13 and 638,722.13 is: 1,307,716.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,968.13 : 638,722.13 = 638,722.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,968.13/638,722.13 = 638,722.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,968.13x = 638,722.13 × 638,722.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,968.13x = 407,965,952,964.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,965,952,964.52/311,968.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307,716.78

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