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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,526 and 675,540

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,526 and 675,540 is: 1,464,899.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,526 : 675,540 = 675,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,526/675,540 = 675,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,526x = 675,540 × 675,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,526x = 456,354,291,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,354,291,600/311,526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464,899.53

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