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Finding the Third Proportional to 313,612 and 687,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 313,612 and 687,270 is: 1,506,128.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,612 : 687,270 = 687,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,612/687,270 = 687,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,612x = 687,270 × 687,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,612x = 472,340,052,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,340,052,900/313,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506,128.76

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