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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,145.50 and 671,635.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,145.50 and 671,635.50 is: 1,445,140.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,145.50 : 671,635.50 = 671,635.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,145.50/671,635.50 = 671,635.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,145.50x = 671,635.50 × 671,635.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,145.50x = 451,094,244,860.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,094,244,860.25/312,145.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445,140.95

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