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Finding the Third Proportional to 317,962 and 672,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 317,962 and 672,732 is: 1,423,340.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,962 : 672,732 = 672,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,962/672,732 = 672,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,962x = 672,732 × 672,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,962x = 452,568,343,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,568,343,824/317,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423,340.98

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