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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,769 and 673,353

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,769 and 673,353 is: 1,454,295.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,769 : 673,353 = 673,353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,769/673,353 = 673,353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,769x = 673,353 × 673,353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,769x = 453,404,262,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,404,262,609/311,769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454,295.53

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