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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,558 and 677,788

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,558 and 677,788 is: 1,474,513.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,558 : 677,788 = 677,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,558/677,788 = 677,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,558x = 677,788 × 677,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,558x = 459,396,572,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,396,572,944/311,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,513.81

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