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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,788 and 673,328

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,788 and 673,328 is: 1,454,098.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,788 : 673,328 = 673,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,788/673,328 = 673,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,788x = 673,328 × 673,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,788x = 453,370,595,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,370,595,584/311,788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454,098.92

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