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Finding the Third Proportional to 313,896 and 687,116

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Solution

The third proportional to 313,896 and 687,116 is: 1,504,091.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,896 : 687,116 = 687,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,896/687,116 = 687,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,896x = 687,116 × 687,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,896x = 472,128,397,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,128,397,456/313,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504,091.79

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