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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,568 and 677,808

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,568 and 677,808 is: 1,474,553.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,568 : 677,808 = 677,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,568/677,808 = 677,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,568x = 677,808 × 677,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,568x = 459,423,684,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,423,684,864/311,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,553.50

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