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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,277 and 671,914

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,277 and 671,914 is: 1,445,730.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,277 : 671,914 = 671,914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,277/671,914 = 671,914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,277x = 671,914 × 671,914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,277x = 451,468,423,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,468,423,396/312,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445,730.63

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