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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,660 and 673,551

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,660 and 673,551 is: 1,451,004.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,660 : 673,551 = 673,551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,660/673,551 = 673,551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,660x = 673,551 × 673,551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,660x = 453,670,949,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,670,949,601/312,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451,004.12

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