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Finding the Third Proportional to 313,606.69 and 687,264.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 313,606.69 and 687,264.75 is: 1,506,131.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,606.69 : 687,264.75 = 687,264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,606.69/687,264.75 = 687,264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,606.69x = 687,264.75 × 687,264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,606.69x = 472,332,836,592.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,332,836,592.56/313,606.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506,131.26

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