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Finding the Third Proportional to 317,938.92 and 691,099.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 317,938.92 and 691,099.59 is: 1,502,233.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,938.92 : 691,099.59 = 691,099.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,938.92/691,099.59 = 691,099.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,938.92x = 691,099.59 × 691,099.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,938.92x = 477,618,648,481.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,618,648,481.42/317,938.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502,233.97

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