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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,920 and 673,010

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,920 and 673,010 is: 1,447,470.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,920 : 673,010 = 673,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,920/673,010 = 673,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,920x = 673,010 × 673,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,920x = 452,942,460,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,942,460,100/312,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447,470.47

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