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Finding the Third Proportional to 319,963 and 691,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 319,963 and 691,240 is: 1,493,337.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,963 : 691,240 = 691,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,963/691,240 = 691,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,963x = 691,240 × 691,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,963x = 477,812,737,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,812,737,600/319,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493,337.47

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