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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,071 and 671,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,071 and 671,544 is: 1,445,092.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,071 : 671,544 = 671,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,071/671,544 = 671,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,071x = 671,544 × 671,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,071x = 450,971,343,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,971,343,936/312,071
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445,092.12

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