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Finding the Third Proportional to 317,188 and 697,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 317,188 and 697,464 is: 1,533,652.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,188 : 697,464 = 697,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,188/697,464 = 697,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,188x = 697,464 × 697,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,188x = 486,456,031,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,456,031,296/317,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533,652.07

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