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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,775 and 671,634

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,775 and 671,634 is: 1,446,851.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,775 : 671,634 = 671,634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,775/671,634 = 671,634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,775x = 671,634 × 671,634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,775x = 451,092,229,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,092,229,956/311,775
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446,851.83

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