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Finding the Third Proportional to 318,502 and 690,141

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Solution

The third proportional to 318,502 and 690,141 is: 1,495,421.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,502 : 690,141 = 690,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,502/690,141 = 690,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,502x = 690,141 × 690,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,502x = 476,294,599,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,294,599,881/318,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,421.06

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