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Finding the Third Proportional to 309,083 and 651,376

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Solution

The third proportional to 309,083 and 651,376 is: 1,372,740.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,083 : 651,376 = 651,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,083/651,376 = 651,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,083x = 651,376 × 651,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,083x = 424,290,693,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,290,693,376/309,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372,740.31

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