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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,273 and 671,907.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,273 and 671,907.75 is: 1,445,722.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,273 : 671,907.75 = 671,907.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,273/671,907.75 = 671,907.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,273x = 671,907.75 × 671,907.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,273x = 451,460,024,510.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,460,024,510.06/312,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445,722.25

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