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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,967 and 671,221.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,967 and 671,221.50 is: 1,444,185.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,967 : 671,221.50 = 671,221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,967/671,221.50 = 671,221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,967x = 671,221.50 × 671,221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,967x = 450,538,302,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,538,302,062.25/311,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444,185.77

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