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Finding the Third Proportional to 309,032 and 651,274

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Solution

The third proportional to 309,032 and 651,274 is: 1,372,536.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,032 : 651,274 = 651,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,032/651,274 = 651,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,032x = 651,274 × 651,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,032x = 424,157,823,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,157,823,076/309,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372,536.90

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