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Finding the Third Proportional to 309,008 and 651,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 309,008 and 651,232 is: 1,372,466.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,008 : 651,232 = 651,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,008/651,232 = 651,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,008x = 651,232 × 651,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,008x = 424,103,117,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,103,117,824/309,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372,466.47

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