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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,286 and 671,932

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,286 and 671,932 is: 1,445,766.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,286 : 671,932 = 671,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,286/671,932 = 671,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,286x = 671,932 × 671,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,286x = 451,492,612,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,492,612,624/312,286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445,766.42

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