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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,906.50 and 672,968

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,906.50 and 672,968 is: 1,447,352.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,906.50 : 672,968 = 672,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,906.50/672,968 = 672,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,906.50x = 672,968 × 672,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,906.50x = 452,885,929,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,885,929,024/312,906.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447,352.26

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