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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,652 and 677,952

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,652 and 677,952 is: 1,474,782.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,652 : 677,952 = 677,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,652/677,952 = 677,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,652x = 677,952 × 677,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,652x = 459,618,914,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,618,914,304/311,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,782.50

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