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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,627 and 669,806.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,627 and 669,806.50 is: 1,439,672.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,627 : 669,806.50 = 669,806.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,627/669,806.50 = 669,806.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,627x = 669,806.50 × 669,806.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,627x = 448,640,747,442.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,640,747,442.25/311,627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439,672.26

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