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Finding the Third Proportional to 313,870 and 697,482

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Solution

The third proportional to 313,870 and 697,482 is: 1,549,944.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,870 : 697,482 = 697,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,870/697,482 = 697,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,870x = 697,482 × 697,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,870x = 486,481,140,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,481,140,324/313,870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549,944.69

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