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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,572 and 677,818

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,572 and 677,818 is: 1,474,578.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,572 : 677,818 = 677,818 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,572/677,818 = 677,818/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,572x = 677,818 × 677,818
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,572x = 459,437,241,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,437,241,124/311,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,578.08

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