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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,752 and 675,968

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,752 and 675,968 is: 1,465,693.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,752 : 675,968 = 675,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,752/675,968 = 675,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,752x = 675,968 × 675,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,752x = 456,932,737,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,932,737,024/311,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465,693.04

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