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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,918 and 675,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,918 and 675,674 is: 1,463,639.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,918 : 675,674 = 675,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,918/675,674 = 675,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,918x = 675,674 × 675,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,918x = 456,535,354,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,535,354,276/311,918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463,639.01

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