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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,707.63 and 681,918.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,707.63 and 681,918.75 is: 1,472,923.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,707.63 : 681,918.75 = 681,918.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,707.63/681,918.75 = 681,918.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,707.63x = 681,918.75 × 681,918.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,707.63x = 465,013,181,601.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,013,181,601.56/315,707.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472,923.51

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