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Finding the Third Proportional to 319,896 and 691,023

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Solution

The third proportional to 319,896 and 691,023 is: 1,492,712.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,896 : 691,023 = 691,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,896/691,023 = 691,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,896x = 691,023 × 691,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,896x = 477,512,786,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,512,786,529/319,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492,712.59

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