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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,782 and 445,873

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,782 and 445,873 is: 637,633.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,782 : 445,873 = 445,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,782/445,873 = 445,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,782x = 445,873 × 445,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,782x = 198,802,732,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,802,732,129/311,782
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,633.77

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