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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,116 and 673,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,116 and 673,392 is: 1,452,846.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,116 : 673,392 = 673,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,116/673,392 = 673,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,116x = 673,392 × 673,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,116x = 453,456,785,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,456,785,664/312,116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452,846.97

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