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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,828 and 687,868

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,828 and 687,868 is: 1,512,532.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,828 : 687,868 = 687,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,828/687,868 = 687,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,828x = 687,868 × 687,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,828x = 473,162,385,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,162,385,424/312,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512,532.08

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