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Finding the Third Proportional to 319,873.50 and 684,031.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 319,873.50 and 684,031.50 is: 1,462,762.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,873.50 : 684,031.50 = 684,031.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,873.50/684,031.50 = 684,031.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,873.50x = 684,031.50 × 684,031.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,873.50x = 467,899,092,992.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,899,092,992.25/319,873.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,762.91

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