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Finding the Third Proportional to 319,153.50 and 688,741.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 319,153.50 and 688,741.50 is: 1,486,321.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,153.50 : 688,741.50 = 688,741.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,153.50/688,741.50 = 688,741.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,153.50x = 688,741.50 × 688,741.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,153.50x = 474,364,853,822.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,364,853,822.25/319,153.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486,321.95

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