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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,722 and 697,889

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,722 and 697,889 is: 1,542,651.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,722 : 697,889 = 697,889 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,722/697,889 = 697,889/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,722x = 697,889 × 697,889
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,722x = 487,049,056,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,049,056,321/315,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542,651.62

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