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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,866 and 676,179

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,866 and 676,179 is: 1,466,072.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,866 : 676,179 = 676,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,866/676,179 = 676,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,866x = 676,179 × 676,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,866x = 457,218,040,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,218,040,041/311,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,072.10

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