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Finding the Third Proportional to 309,128 and 651,467

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Solution

The third proportional to 309,128 and 651,467 is: 1,372,924.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,128 : 651,467 = 651,467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,128/651,467 = 651,467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,128x = 651,467 × 651,467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,128x = 424,409,252,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,409,252,089/309,128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372,924.01

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