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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,842 and 687,892

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,842 and 687,892 is: 1,512,569.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,842 : 687,892 = 687,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,842/687,892 = 687,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,842x = 687,892 × 687,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,842x = 473,195,403,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,195,403,664/312,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512,569.94

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