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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,242 and 691,476

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,242 and 691,476 is: 1,511,940.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,242 : 691,476 = 691,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,242/691,476 = 691,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,242x = 691,476 × 691,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,242x = 478,139,058,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,139,058,576/316,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511,940.41

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