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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,860 and 681,592

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,860 and 681,592 is: 1,484,905.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,860 : 681,592 = 681,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,860/681,592 = 681,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,860x = 681,592 × 681,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,860x = 464,567,654,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,567,654,464/312,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484,905.88

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