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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,681 and 672,568

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,681 and 672,568 is: 1,451,316.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,681 : 672,568 = 672,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,681/672,568 = 672,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,681x = 672,568 × 672,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,681x = 452,347,714,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,347,714,624/311,681
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451,316.30

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