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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,839 and 687,886

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,839 and 687,886 is: 1,512,558.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,839 : 687,886 = 687,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,839/687,886 = 687,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,839x = 687,886 × 687,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,839x = 473,187,148,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,187,148,996/312,839
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512,558.05

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