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Finding the Third Proportional to 313,924 and 687,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 313,924 and 687,172 is: 1,504,202.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,924 : 687,172 = 687,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,924/687,172 = 687,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,924x = 687,172 × 687,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,924x = 472,205,357,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,205,357,584/313,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504,202.79

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