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Finding the Third Proportional to 309,214.13 and 665,173.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 309,214.13 and 665,173.69 is: 1,430,904.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,214.13 : 665,173.69 = 665,173.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,214.13/665,173.69 = 665,173.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,214.13x = 665,173.69 × 665,173.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,214.13x = 442,456,034,542.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,456,034,542.35/309,214.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430,904.99

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