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Finding the Third Proportional to 319,962.50 and 691,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 319,962.50 and 691,238 is: 1,493,331.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,962.50 : 691,238 = 691,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,962.50/691,238 = 691,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,962.50x = 691,238 × 691,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,962.50x = 477,809,972,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,809,972,644/319,962.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493,331.16

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