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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,297.56 and 683,083.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,297.56 and 683,083.13 is: 1,479,880.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,297.56 : 683,083.13 = 683,083.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,297.56/683,083.13 = 683,083.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,297.56x = 683,083.13 × 683,083.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,297.56x = 466,602,555,659.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,602,555,659.77/315,297.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,880.00

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