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Finding the Third Proportional to 313,496 and 687,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 313,496 and 687,080 is: 1,505,853.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,496 : 687,080 = 687,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,496/687,080 = 687,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,496x = 687,080 × 687,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,496x = 472,078,926,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,078,926,400/313,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505,853.11

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