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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,465.38 and 688,026.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,465.38 and 688,026.94 is: 1,500,580.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,465.38 : 688,026.94 = 688,026.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,465.38/688,026.94 = 688,026.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,465.38x = 688,026.94 × 688,026.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,465.38x = 473,381,066,725.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,381,066,725.63/315,465.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500,580.11

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