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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,092 and 691,410

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,092 and 691,410 is: 1,517,168.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,092 : 691,410 = 691,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,092/691,410 = 691,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,092x = 691,410 × 691,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,092x = 478,047,788,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,047,788,100/315,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517,168.92

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