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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,934 and 675,756

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,934 and 675,756 is: 1,459,241.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,934 : 675,756 = 675,756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,934/675,756 = 675,756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,934x = 675,756 × 675,756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,934x = 456,646,171,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,646,171,536/312,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459,241.15

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