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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,121 and 678,555

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,121 and 678,555 is: 1,479,928.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,121 : 678,555 = 678,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,121/678,555 = 678,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,121x = 678,555 × 678,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,121x = 460,436,888,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,436,888,025/311,121
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,928.67

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