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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,757 and 682,863

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,757 and 682,863 is: 1,490,939.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,757 : 682,863 = 682,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,757/682,863 = 682,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,757x = 682,863 × 682,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,757x = 466,301,876,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,301,876,769/312,757
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490,939.86

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