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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,549.69 and 693,132.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,549.69 and 693,132.19 is: 1,517,715.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,549.69 : 693,132.19 = 693,132.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,549.69/693,132.19 = 693,132.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,549.69x = 693,132.19 × 693,132.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,549.69x = 480,432,229,348.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,432,229,348.54/316,549.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517,715.06

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