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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,201 and 676,890.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,201 and 676,890.75 is: 1,467,583.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,201 : 676,890.75 = 676,890.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,201/676,890.75 = 676,890.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,201x = 676,890.75 × 676,890.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,201x = 458,181,087,435.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,181,087,435.56/312,201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467,583.66

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