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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,178 and 671,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,178 and 671,750 is: 1,445,483.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,178 : 671,750 = 671,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,178/671,750 = 671,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,178x = 671,750 × 671,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,178x = 451,248,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,248,062,500/312,178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445,483.23

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