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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,522 and 675,376.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,522 and 675,376.50 is: 1,445,646.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,522 : 675,376.50 = 675,376.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,522/675,376.50 = 675,376.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,522x = 675,376.50 × 675,376.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,522x = 456,133,416,752.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,133,416,752.25/315,522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445,646.95

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