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Finding the Third Proportional to 309,044 and 641,773

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Solution

The third proportional to 309,044 and 641,773 is: 1,332,731.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,044 : 641,773 = 641,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,044/641,773 = 641,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,044x = 641,773 × 641,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,044x = 411,872,583,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,872,583,529/309,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332,731.21

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