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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,248 and 694,023

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,248 and 694,023 is: 1,523,070.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,248 : 694,023 = 694,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,248/694,023 = 694,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,248x = 694,023 × 694,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,248x = 481,667,924,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,667,924,529/316,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523,070.26

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