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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,692 and 676,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,692 and 676,520 is: 1,468,370.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,692 : 676,520 = 676,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,692/676,520 = 676,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,692x = 676,520 × 676,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,692x = 457,679,310,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,679,310,400/311,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468,370.41

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