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Finding the Third Proportional to 313,692 and 682,140

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Solution

The third proportional to 313,692 and 682,140 is: 1,483,349.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,692 : 682,140 = 682,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,692/682,140 = 682,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,692x = 682,140 × 682,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,692x = 465,314,979,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,314,979,600/313,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483,349.85

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