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Finding the Third Proportional to 313,697.81 and 679,063.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 313,697.81 and 679,063.50 is: 1,469,972.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,697.81 : 679,063.50 = 679,063.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,697.81/679,063.50 = 679,063.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,697.81x = 679,063.50 × 679,063.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,697.81x = 461,127,237,032.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,127,237,032.25/313,697.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469,972.75

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