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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,126.06 and 678,565.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,126.06 and 678,565.69 is: 1,479,951.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,126.06 : 678,565.69 = 678,565.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,126.06/678,565.69 = 678,565.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,126.06x = 678,565.69 × 678,565.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,126.06x = 460,451,392,252.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,451,392,252.35/311,126.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,951.21

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