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Finding the Third Proportional to 317,195 and 697,477

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Solution

The third proportional to 317,195 and 697,477 is: 1,533,675.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,195 : 697,477 = 697,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,195/697,477 = 697,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,195x = 697,477 × 697,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,195x = 486,474,165,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,474,165,529/317,195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533,675.39

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