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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,848 and 687,902

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,848 and 687,902 is: 1,512,584.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,848 : 687,902 = 687,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,848/687,902 = 687,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,848x = 687,902 × 687,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,848x = 473,209,161,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,209,161,604/312,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512,584.90

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