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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,074 and 642,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,074 and 642,884 is: 1,328,622.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,074 : 642,884 = 642,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,074/642,884 = 642,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,074x = 642,884 × 642,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,074x = 413,299,837,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,299,837,456/311,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328,622.25

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