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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,325.50 and 672,001.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,325.50 and 672,001.50 is: 1,445,882.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,325.50 : 672,001.50 = 672,001.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,325.50/672,001.50 = 672,001.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,325.50x = 672,001.50 × 672,001.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,325.50x = 451,586,016,002.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,586,016,002.25/312,325.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445,882.63

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