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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,543 and 675,574

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,543 and 675,574 is: 1,464,967.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,543 : 675,574 = 675,574 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,543/675,574 = 675,574/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,543x = 675,574 × 675,574
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,543x = 456,400,229,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,400,229,476/311,543
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464,967.05

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