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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,446 and 679,009.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,446 and 679,009.50 is: 1,485,133.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,446 : 679,009.50 = 679,009.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,446/679,009.50 = 679,009.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,446x = 679,009.50 × 679,009.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,446x = 461,053,901,090.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,053,901,090.25/310,446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485,133.97

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