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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,736 and 682,820

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,736 and 682,820 is: 1,490,852.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,736 : 682,820 = 682,820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,736/682,820 = 682,820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,736x = 682,820 × 682,820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,736x = 466,243,152,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,243,152,400/312,736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490,852.20

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