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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,105.94 and 682,000.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,105.94 and 682,000.03 is: 1,490,276.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,105.94 : 682,000.03 = 682,000.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,105.94/682,000.03 = 682,000.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,105.94x = 682,000.03 × 682,000.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,105.94x = 465,124,042,625.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,124,042,625.00/312,105.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490,276.17

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