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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,702 and 676,540

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,702 and 676,540 is: 1,468,410.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,702 : 676,540 = 676,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,702/676,540 = 676,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,702x = 676,540 × 676,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,702x = 457,706,371,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,706,371,600/311,702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468,410.12

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