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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,671 and 679,491

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,671 and 679,491 is: 1,486,163.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,671 : 679,491 = 679,491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,671/679,491 = 679,491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,671x = 679,491 × 679,491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,671x = 461,708,019,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,708,019,081/310,671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486,163.88

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