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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,778.75 and 682,898

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,778.75 and 682,898 is: 1,490,989.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,778.75 : 682,898 = 682,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,778.75/682,898 = 682,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,778.75x = 682,898 × 682,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,778.75x = 466,349,678,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,349,678,404/312,778.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490,989.01

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