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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,936 and 696,072

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,936 and 696,072 is: 1,528,751.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,936 : 696,072 = 696,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,936/696,072 = 696,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,936x = 696,072 × 696,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,936x = 484,516,229,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,516,229,184/316,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528,751.01

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