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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,808.50 and 682,957.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,808.50 and 682,957.50 is: 1,491,107.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,808.50 : 682,957.50 = 682,957.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,808.50/682,957.50 = 682,957.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,808.50x = 682,957.50 × 682,957.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,808.50x = 466,430,946,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,430,946,806.25/312,808.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491,107.01

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