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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,664 and 677,976

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,664 and 677,976 is: 1,474,830.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,664 : 677,976 = 677,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,664/677,976 = 677,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,664x = 677,976 × 677,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,664x = 459,651,456,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,651,456,576/311,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,830.13

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