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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,901.50 and 672,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,901.50 and 672,975 is: 1,447,405.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,901.50 : 672,975 = 672,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,901.50/672,975 = 672,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,901.50x = 672,975 × 672,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,901.50x = 452,895,350,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,895,350,625/312,901.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447,405.50

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