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Finding the Third Proportional to 313,608 and 687,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 313,608 and 687,264 is: 1,506,121.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,608 : 687,264 = 687,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,608/687,264 = 687,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,608x = 687,264 × 687,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,608x = 472,331,805,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,331,805,696/313,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506,121.67

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