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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,271 and 671,904

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,271 and 671,904 is: 1,445,715.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,271 : 671,904 = 671,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,271/671,904 = 671,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,271x = 671,904 × 671,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,271x = 451,454,985,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,454,985,216/312,271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445,715.37

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