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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,722 and 682,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,722 and 682,792 is: 1,490,796.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,722 : 682,792 = 682,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,722/682,792 = 682,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,722x = 682,792 × 682,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,722x = 466,204,915,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,204,915,264/312,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490,796.67

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