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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,832 and 676,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,832 and 676,368 is: 1,467,051.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,832 : 676,368 = 676,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,832/676,368 = 676,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,832x = 676,368 × 676,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,832x = 457,473,671,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,473,671,424/311,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467,051.72

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