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Finding the Third Proportional to 318,744 and 686,666

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Solution

The third proportional to 318,744 and 686,666 is: 1,479,275.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,744 : 686,666 = 686,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,744/686,666 = 686,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,744x = 686,666 × 686,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,744x = 471,510,195,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,510,195,556/318,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,275.52

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