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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,988.50 and 675,873

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,988.50 and 675,873 is: 1,459,492.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,988.50 : 675,873 = 675,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,988.50/675,873 = 675,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,988.50x = 675,873 × 675,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,988.50x = 456,804,312,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,804,312,129/312,988.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459,492.32

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