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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,761 and 683,033.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,761 and 683,033.25 is: 1,472,827.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,761 : 683,033.25 = 683,033.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,761/683,033.25 = 683,033.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,761x = 683,033.25 × 683,033.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,761x = 466,534,420,605.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,534,420,605.56/316,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472,827.84

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