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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,994 and 445,833

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,994 and 445,833 is: 637,086.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,994 : 445,833 = 445,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,994/445,833 = 445,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,994x = 445,833 × 445,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,994x = 198,767,063,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,767,063,889/311,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,086.17

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