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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,127 and 691,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,127 and 691,268 is: 1,511,580.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,127 : 691,268 = 691,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,127/691,268 = 691,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,127x = 691,268 × 691,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,127x = 477,851,447,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,851,447,824/316,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511,580.62

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