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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,996.50 and 675,889

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,996.50 and 675,889 is: 1,459,524.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,996.50 : 675,889 = 675,889 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,996.50/675,889 = 675,889/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,996.50x = 675,889 × 675,889
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,996.50x = 456,825,940,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,825,940,321/312,996.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459,524.12

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