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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,151 and 671,646

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,151 and 671,646 is: 1,445,160.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,151 : 671,646 = 671,646 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,151/671,646 = 671,646/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,151x = 671,646 × 671,646
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,151x = 451,108,349,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,108,349,316/312,151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445,160.67

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