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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,694 and 445,713

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,694 and 445,713 is: 637,356.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,694 : 445,713 = 445,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,694/445,713 = 445,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,694x = 445,713 × 445,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,694x = 198,660,078,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,660,078,369/311,694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,356.12

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