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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,120 and 672,056

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,120 and 672,056 is: 1,451,720.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,120 : 672,056 = 672,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,120/672,056 = 672,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,120x = 672,056 × 672,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,120x = 451,659,267,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,659,267,136/311,120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451,720.45

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