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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,795 and 682,931

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,795 and 682,931 is: 1,491,055.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,795 : 682,931 = 682,931 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,795/682,931 = 682,931/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,795x = 682,931 × 682,931
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,795x = 466,394,750,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,394,750,761/312,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491,055.65

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