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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,162 and 671,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,162 and 671,670 is: 1,445,213.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,162 : 671,670 = 671,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,162/671,670 = 671,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,162x = 671,670 × 671,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,162x = 451,140,588,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,140,588,900/312,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445,213.03

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