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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,669.25 and 672,546

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,669.25 and 672,546 is: 1,451,276.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,669.25 : 672,546 = 672,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,669.25/672,546 = 672,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,669.25x = 672,546 × 672,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,669.25x = 452,318,122,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,318,122,116/311,669.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451,276.06

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