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Finding the Third Proportional to 313,892 and 670,872

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Solution

The third proportional to 313,892 and 670,872 is: 1,433,834.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,892 : 670,872 = 670,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,892/670,872 = 670,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,892x = 670,872 × 670,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,892x = 450,069,240,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,069,240,384/313,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433,834.70

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