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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,862 and 698,157

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,862 and 698,157 is: 1,543,152.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,862 : 698,157 = 698,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,862/698,157 = 698,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,862x = 698,157 × 698,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,862x = 487,423,196,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,423,196,649/315,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543,152.38

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