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Finding the Third Proportional to 317,569.50 and 681,189

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Solution

The third proportional to 317,569.50 and 681,189 is: 1,461,155.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,569.50 : 681,189 = 681,189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,569.50/681,189 = 681,189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,569.50x = 681,189 × 681,189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,569.50x = 464,018,453,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,018,453,721/317,569.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461,155.60

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