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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,863.50 and 676,174.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,863.50 and 676,174.50 is: 1,466,064.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,863.50 : 676,174.50 = 676,174.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,863.50/676,174.50 = 676,174.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,863.50x = 676,174.50 × 676,174.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,863.50x = 457,211,954,450.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,211,954,450.25/311,863.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,064.33

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