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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,949 and 638,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,949 and 638,676 is: 1,307,608.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,949 : 638,676 = 638,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,949/638,676 = 638,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,949x = 638,676 × 638,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,949x = 407,907,032,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,907,032,976/311,949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307,608.08

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