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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,180 and 633,774

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,180 and 633,774 is: 1,290,794.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,180 : 633,774 = 633,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,180/633,774 = 633,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,180x = 633,774 × 633,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,180x = 401,669,483,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,669,483,076/311,180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,794.66

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