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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,136 and 691,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,136 and 691,284 is: 1,511,607.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,136 : 691,284 = 691,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,136/691,284 = 691,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,136x = 691,284 × 691,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,136x = 477,873,568,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,873,568,656/316,136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511,607.56

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