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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,755.06 and 682,858.41

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,755.06 and 682,858.41 is: 1,490,929.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,755.06 : 682,858.41 = 682,858.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,755.06/682,858.41 = 682,858.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,755.06x = 682,858.41 × 682,858.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,755.06x = 466,295,602,986.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,295,602,986.29/312,755.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490,929.03

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