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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,234.50 and 682,944

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,234.50 and 682,944 is: 1,474,894.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,234.50 : 682,944 = 682,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,234.50/682,944 = 682,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,234.50x = 682,944 × 682,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,234.50x = 466,412,507,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,412,507,136/316,234.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,894.44

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