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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,955.50 and 675,801.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,955.50 and 675,801.75 is: 1,459,338.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,955.50 : 675,801.75 = 675,801.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,955.50/675,801.75 = 675,801.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,955.50x = 675,801.75 × 675,801.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,955.50x = 456,708,005,303.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,708,005,303.06/312,955.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459,338.49

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