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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,704 and 673,249

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,704 and 673,249 is: 1,454,149.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,704 : 673,249 = 673,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,704/673,249 = 673,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,704x = 673,249 × 673,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,704x = 453,264,216,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,264,216,001/311,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454,149.50

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