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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,930 and 675,747

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,930 and 675,747 is: 1,459,220.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,930 : 675,747 = 675,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,930/675,747 = 675,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,930x = 675,747 × 675,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,930x = 456,634,008,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,634,008,009/312,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459,220.94

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