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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,027 and 670,732.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,027 and 670,732.50 is: 1,441,804.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,027 : 670,732.50 = 670,732.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,027/670,732.50 = 670,732.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,027x = 670,732.50 × 670,732.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,027x = 449,882,086,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,882,086,556.25/312,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441,804.99

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