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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,784 and 673,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,784 and 673,392 is: 1,454,394.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,784 : 673,392 = 673,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,784/673,392 = 673,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,784x = 673,392 × 673,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,784x = 453,456,785,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,456,785,664/311,784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454,394.02

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