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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,132 and 678,578

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,132 and 678,578 is: 1,479,976.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,132 : 678,578 = 678,578 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,132/678,578 = 678,578/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,132x = 678,578 × 678,578
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,132x = 460,468,102,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,468,102,084/311,132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,976.67

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