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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,679 and 672,564

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,679 and 672,564 is: 1,451,308.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,679 : 672,564 = 672,564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,679/672,564 = 672,564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,679x = 672,564 × 672,564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,679x = 452,342,334,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,342,334,096/311,679
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451,308.35

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