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Finding the Third Proportional to 318,760 and 686,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 318,760 and 686,700 is: 1,479,347.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,760 : 686,700 = 686,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,760/686,700 = 686,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,760x = 686,700 × 686,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,760x = 471,556,890,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,556,890,000/318,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,347.75

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