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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,834 and 676,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,834 and 676,372 is: 1,467,059.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,834 : 676,372 = 676,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,834/676,372 = 676,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,834x = 676,372 × 676,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,834x = 457,479,082,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,479,082,384/311,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467,059.66

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