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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,568 and 671,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,568 and 671,316 is: 1,474,844.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,568 : 671,316 = 671,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,568/671,316 = 671,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,568x = 671,316 × 671,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,568x = 450,665,171,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,665,171,856/305,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,844.13

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