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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,904 and 673,587

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,904 and 673,587 is: 1,454,676.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,904 : 673,587 = 673,587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,904/673,587 = 673,587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,904x = 673,587 × 673,587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,904x = 453,719,446,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,719,446,569/311,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454,676.59

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