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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,254 and 690,876

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,254 and 690,876 is: 1,509,260.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,254 : 690,876 = 690,876 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,254/690,876 = 690,876/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,254x = 690,876 × 690,876
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,254x = 477,309,647,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,309,647,376/316,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509,260.43

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