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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,192 and 671,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,192 and 671,724 is: 1,445,306.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,192 : 671,724 = 671,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,192/671,724 = 671,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,192x = 671,724 × 671,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,192x = 451,213,132,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,213,132,176/312,192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445,306.52

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