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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,722.50 and 672,090

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,722.50 and 672,090 is: 1,449,061.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,722.50 : 672,090 = 672,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,722.50/672,090 = 672,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,722.50x = 672,090 × 672,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,722.50x = 451,704,968,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,704,968,100/311,722.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,061.16

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