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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,080 and 691,173

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,080 and 691,173 is: 1,511,389.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,080 : 691,173 = 691,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,080/691,173 = 691,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,080x = 691,173 × 691,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,080x = 477,720,115,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,720,115,929/316,080
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511,389.89

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