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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,754 and 682,866

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,754 and 682,866 is: 1,490,967.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,754 : 682,866 = 682,866 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,754/682,866 = 682,866/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,754x = 682,866 × 682,866
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,754x = 466,305,973,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,305,973,956/312,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490,967.26

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