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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,418 and 677,511

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,418 and 677,511 is: 1,473,971.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,418 : 677,511 = 677,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,418/677,511 = 677,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,418x = 677,511 × 677,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,418x = 459,021,155,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,021,155,121/311,418
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473,971.17

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