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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,163.88 and 674,021.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,163.88 and 674,021.25 is: 1,455,340.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,163.88 : 674,021.25 = 674,021.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,163.88/674,021.25 = 674,021.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,163.88x = 674,021.25 × 674,021.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,163.88x = 454,304,645,451.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,304,645,451.56/312,163.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455,340.23

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