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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,604 and 671,986

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,604 and 671,986 is: 1,453,829.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,604 : 671,986 = 671,986 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,604/671,986 = 671,986/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,604x = 671,986 × 671,986
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,604x = 451,565,184,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,565,184,196/310,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453,829.26

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