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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,702 and 682,754

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,702 and 682,754 is: 1,490,726.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,702 : 682,754 = 682,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,702/682,754 = 682,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,702x = 682,754 × 682,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,702x = 466,153,024,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,153,024,516/312,702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490,726.07

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