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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,858 and 687,924

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,858 and 687,924 is: 1,512,633.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,858 : 687,924 = 687,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,858/687,924 = 687,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,858x = 687,924 × 687,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,858x = 473,239,429,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,239,429,776/312,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512,633.30

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