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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,908 and 672,992

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,908 and 672,992 is: 1,447,448.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,908 : 672,992 = 672,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,908/672,992 = 672,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,908x = 672,992 × 672,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,908x = 452,918,232,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,918,232,064/312,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447,448.55

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