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Finding the Third Proportional to 313,938 and 687,200

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Solution

The third proportional to 313,938 and 687,200 is: 1,504,258.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,938 : 687,200 = 687,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,938/687,200 = 687,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,938x = 687,200 × 687,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,938x = 472,243,840,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,243,840,000/313,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504,258.29

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