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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,186.13 and 671,901.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,186.13 and 671,901.75 is: 1,455,422.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,186.13 : 671,901.75 = 671,901.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,186.13/671,901.75 = 671,901.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,186.13x = 671,901.75 × 671,901.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,186.13x = 451,451,961,653.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,451,961,653.06/310,186.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455,422.81

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