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Finding the Third Proportional to 317,598 and 697,410

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Solution

The third proportional to 317,598 and 697,410 is: 1,531,435.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,598 : 697,410 = 697,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,598/697,410 = 697,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,598x = 697,410 × 697,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,598x = 486,380,708,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,380,708,100/317,598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531,435.05

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