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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,033 and 691,302

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,033 and 691,302 is: 1,516,979.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,033 : 691,302 = 691,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,033/691,302 = 691,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,033x = 691,302 × 691,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,033x = 477,898,455,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,898,455,204/315,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516,979.03

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