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Finding the Third Proportional to 307,725 and 639,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 307,725 and 639,912 is: 1,330,692.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,725 : 639,912 = 639,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,725/639,912 = 639,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,725x = 639,912 × 639,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,725x = 409,487,367,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,487,367,744/307,725
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330,692.56

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