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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,752.13 and 672,171.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,752.13 and 672,171.75 is: 1,449,275.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,752.13 : 672,171.75 = 672,171.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,752.13/672,171.75 = 672,171.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,752.13x = 672,171.75 × 672,171.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,752.13x = 451,814,861,498.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,814,861,498.06/311,752.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,275.96

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