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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,306 and 675,908

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,306 and 675,908 is: 1,472,261.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,306 : 675,908 = 675,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,306/675,908 = 675,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,306x = 675,908 × 675,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,306x = 456,851,624,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,851,624,464/310,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472,261.65

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