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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,230 and 676,952

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,230 and 676,952 is: 1,467,712.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,230 : 676,952 = 676,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,230/676,952 = 676,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,230x = 676,952 × 676,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,230x = 458,264,010,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,264,010,304/312,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467,712.94

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