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Finding the Third Proportional to 318,168 and 686,151

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Solution

The third proportional to 318,168 and 686,151 is: 1,479,731.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,168 : 686,151 = 686,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,168/686,151 = 686,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,168x = 686,151 × 686,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,168x = 470,803,194,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,803,194,801/318,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,731.45

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