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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,310.06 and 683,133.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,310.06 and 683,133.75 is: 1,475,361.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,310.06 : 683,133.75 = 683,133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,310.06/683,133.75 = 683,133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,310.06x = 683,133.75 × 683,133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,310.06x = 466,671,720,389.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,671,720,389.06/316,310.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475,361.60

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