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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,419 and 672,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,419 and 672,304 is: 1,446,751.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,419 : 672,304 = 672,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,419/672,304 = 672,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,419x = 672,304 × 672,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,419x = 451,992,668,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,992,668,416/312,419
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446,751.54

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