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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,708 and 676,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,708 and 676,552 is: 1,468,433.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,708 : 676,552 = 676,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,708/676,552 = 676,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,708x = 676,552 × 676,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,708x = 457,722,608,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,722,608,704/311,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468,433.95

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