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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,906 and 672,984.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,906 and 672,984.50 is: 1,447,425.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,906 : 672,984.50 = 672,984.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,906/672,984.50 = 672,984.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,906x = 672,984.50 × 672,984.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,906x = 452,908,137,240.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,908,137,240.25/312,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447,425.54

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