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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,204 and 671,793

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,204 and 671,793 is: 1,445,547.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,204 : 671,793 = 671,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,204/671,793 = 671,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,204x = 671,793 × 671,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,204x = 451,305,834,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,305,834,849/312,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445,547.89

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