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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,408 and 684,072

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,408 and 684,072 is: 1,497,895.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,408 : 684,072 = 684,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,408/684,072 = 684,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,408x = 684,072 × 684,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,408x = 467,954,501,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,954,501,184/312,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497,895.38

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