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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,426 and 672,318

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,426 and 672,318 is: 1,446,779.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,426 : 672,318 = 672,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,426/672,318 = 672,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,426x = 672,318 × 672,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,426x = 452,011,493,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,011,493,124/312,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446,779.38

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