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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,528 and 675,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,528 and 675,544 is: 1,464,907.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,528 : 675,544 = 675,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,528/675,544 = 675,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,528x = 675,544 × 675,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,528x = 456,359,695,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,359,695,936/311,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464,907.48

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