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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,965 and 671,216

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,965 and 671,216 is: 1,444,171.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,965 : 671,216 = 671,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,965/671,216 = 671,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,965x = 671,216 × 671,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,965x = 450,530,918,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,530,918,656/311,965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444,171.36

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