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Finding the Third Proportional to 319,972 and 691,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 319,972 and 691,260 is: 1,493,381.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,972 : 691,260 = 691,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,972/691,260 = 691,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,972x = 691,260 × 691,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,972x = 477,840,387,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,840,387,600/319,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493,381.88

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