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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,748 and 675,960

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,748 and 675,960 is: 1,465,677.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,748 : 675,960 = 675,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,748/675,960 = 675,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,748x = 675,960 × 675,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,748x = 456,921,921,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,921,921,600/311,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465,677.15

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