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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,743 and 676,843

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,743 and 676,843 is: 1,474,261.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,743 : 676,843 = 676,843 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,743/676,843 = 676,843/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,743x = 676,843 × 676,843
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,743x = 458,116,446,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,116,446,649/310,743
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,261.52

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