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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,868 and 676,183.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,868 and 676,183.50 is: 1,466,082.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,868 : 676,183.50 = 676,183.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,868/676,183.50 = 676,183.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,868x = 676,183.50 × 676,183.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,868x = 457,224,125,672.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,224,125,672.25/311,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,082.21

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