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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,674 and 662,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,674 and 662,180 is: 1,406,862.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,674 : 662,180 = 662,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,674/662,180 = 662,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,674x = 662,180 × 662,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,674x = 438,482,352,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,482,352,400/311,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406,862.15

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