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Finding the Third Proportional to 318,363 and 697,962

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Solution

The third proportional to 318,363 and 697,962 is: 1,530,174.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,363 : 697,962 = 697,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,363/697,962 = 697,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,363x = 697,962 × 697,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,363x = 487,150,953,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,150,953,444/318,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530,174.53

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