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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,732 and 682,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,732 and 682,812 is: 1,490,836.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,732 : 682,812 = 682,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,732/682,812 = 682,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,732x = 682,812 × 682,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,732x = 466,232,227,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,232,227,344/312,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490,836.33

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