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Finding the Third Proportional to 308,313 and 672,505

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Solution

The third proportional to 308,313 and 672,505 is: 1,466,895.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,313 : 672,505 = 672,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,313/672,505 = 672,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,313x = 672,505 × 672,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,313x = 452,262,975,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,262,975,025/308,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,895.57

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