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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,761 and 673,337

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,761 and 673,337 is: 1,454,263.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,761 : 673,337 = 673,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,761/673,337 = 673,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,761x = 673,337 × 673,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,761x = 453,382,715,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,382,715,569/311,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454,263.73

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