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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,540 and 675,568

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,540 and 675,568 is: 1,464,955.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,540 : 675,568 = 675,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,540/675,568 = 675,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,540x = 675,568 × 675,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,540x = 456,392,122,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,392,122,624/311,540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464,955.13

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