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Finding the Third Proportional to 318,168 and 686,176

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Solution

The third proportional to 318,168 and 686,176 is: 1,479,839.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,168 : 686,176 = 686,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,168/686,176 = 686,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,168x = 686,176 × 686,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,168x = 470,837,502,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,837,502,976/318,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,839.28

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