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Finding the Third Proportional to 309,252 and 670,983

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Solution

The third proportional to 309,252 and 670,983 is: 1,455,829.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,252 : 670,983 = 670,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,252/670,983 = 670,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,252x = 670,983 × 670,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,252x = 450,218,186,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,218,186,289/309,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455,829.51

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