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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,074 and 671,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,074 and 671,548 is: 1,445,095.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,074 : 671,548 = 671,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,074/671,548 = 671,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,074x = 671,548 × 671,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,074x = 450,976,716,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,976,716,304/312,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445,095.45

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