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Finding the Third Proportional to 317,602 and 681,256

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Solution

The third proportional to 317,602 and 681,256 is: 1,461,293.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,602 : 681,256 = 681,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,602/681,256 = 681,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,602x = 681,256 × 681,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,602x = 464,109,737,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,109,737,536/317,602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461,293.50

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