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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,744 and 675,952

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,744 and 675,952 is: 1,465,661.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,744 : 675,952 = 675,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,744/675,952 = 675,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,744x = 675,952 × 675,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,744x = 456,911,106,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,911,106,304/311,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465,661.27

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