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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,750 and 686,394

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,750 and 686,394 is: 1,506,432.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,750 : 686,394 = 686,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,750/686,394 = 686,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,750x = 686,394 × 686,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,750x = 471,136,723,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,136,723,236/312,750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506,432.37

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