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Finding the Third Proportional to 313,607 and 687,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 313,607 and 687,262 is: 1,506,117.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,607 : 687,262 = 687,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,607/687,262 = 687,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,607x = 687,262 × 687,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,607x = 472,329,056,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,329,056,644/313,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506,117.71

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