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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,297 and 671,967

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,297 and 671,967 is: 1,445,866.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,297 : 671,967 = 671,967 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,297/671,967 = 671,967/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,297x = 671,967 × 671,967
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,297x = 451,539,649,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,539,649,089/312,297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445,866.11

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