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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,704 and 676,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,704 and 676,544 is: 1,468,418.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,704 : 676,544 = 676,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,704/676,544 = 676,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,704x = 676,544 × 676,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,704x = 457,711,783,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,711,783,936/311,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468,418.06

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