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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,906 and 673,591

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,906 and 673,591 is: 1,454,684.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,906 : 673,591 = 673,591 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,906/673,591 = 673,591/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,906x = 673,591 × 673,591
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,906x = 453,724,835,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,724,835,281/311,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454,684.54

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