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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,717 and 445,773

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,717 and 445,773 is: 637,480.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,717 : 445,773 = 445,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,717/445,773 = 445,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,717x = 445,773 × 445,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,717x = 198,713,567,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,713,567,529/311,717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,480.69

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