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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,963.13 and 747,479.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,963.13 and 747,479.81 is: 1,762,747.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,963.13 : 747,479.81 = 747,479.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,963.13/747,479.81 = 747,479.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,963.13x = 747,479.81 × 747,479.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,963.13x = 558,726,070,095.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,726,070,095.04/316,963.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762,747.86

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