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Finding the Third Proportional to 308,313 and 672,504

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Solution

The third proportional to 308,313 and 672,504 is: 1,466,891.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,313 : 672,504 = 672,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,313/672,504 = 672,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,313x = 672,504 × 672,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,313x = 452,261,630,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,261,630,016/308,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,891.21

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