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Finding the Third Proportional to 318,916 and 693,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 318,916 and 693,888 is: 1,509,740.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,916 : 693,888 = 693,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,916/693,888 = 693,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,916x = 693,888 × 693,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,916x = 481,480,556,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,480,556,544/318,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509,740.99

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