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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,868 and 673,591.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,868 and 673,591.50 is: 1,454,863.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,868 : 673,591.50 = 673,591.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,868/673,591.50 = 673,591.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,868x = 673,591.50 × 673,591.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,868x = 453,725,508,872.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,725,508,872.25/311,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454,863.95

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