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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,494 and 672,452

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,494 and 672,452 is: 1,447,041.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,494 : 672,452 = 672,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,494/672,452 = 672,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,494x = 672,452 × 672,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,494x = 452,191,692,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,191,692,304/312,494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447,041.20

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