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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,781.50 and 669,852

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,781.50 and 669,852 is: 1,434,553.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,781.50 : 669,852 = 669,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,781.50/669,852 = 669,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,781.50x = 669,852 × 669,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,781.50x = 448,701,701,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,701,701,904/312,781.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434,553.20

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