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Finding the Third Proportional to 318,204 and 686,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 318,204 and 686,220 is: 1,479,861.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,204 : 686,220 = 686,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,204/686,220 = 686,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,204x = 686,220 × 686,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,204x = 470,897,888,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,897,888,400/318,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,861.62

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