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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,626 and 669,804.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,626 and 669,804.50 is: 1,439,668.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,626 : 669,804.50 = 669,804.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,626/669,804.50 = 669,804.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,626x = 669,804.50 × 669,804.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,626x = 448,638,068,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,638,068,220.25/311,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439,668.28

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