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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,912 and 642,412.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,912 and 642,412.13 is: 1,318,879.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,912 : 642,412.13 = 642,412.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,912/642,412.13 = 642,412.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,912x = 642,412.13 × 642,412.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,912x = 412,693,338,347.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,693,338,347.02/312,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,879.87

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