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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,840 and 673,570

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,840 and 673,570 is: 1,454,901.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,840 : 673,570 = 673,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,840/673,570 = 673,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,840x = 673,570 × 673,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,840x = 453,696,544,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,696,544,900/311,840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454,901.70

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