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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,746 and 682,849

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,746 and 682,849 is: 1,490,931.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,746 : 682,849 = 682,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,746/682,849 = 682,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,746x = 682,849 × 682,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,746x = 466,282,756,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,282,756,801/312,746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490,931.16

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