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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,648 and 445,656

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,648 and 445,656 is: 637,287.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,648 : 445,656 = 445,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,648/445,656 = 445,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,648x = 445,656 × 445,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,648x = 198,609,270,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,609,270,336/311,648
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,287.16

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