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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,913 and 675,666

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,913 and 675,666 is: 1,463,627.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,913 : 675,666 = 675,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,913/675,666 = 675,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,913x = 675,666 × 675,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,913x = 456,524,543,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,524,543,556/311,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463,627.82

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