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Finding the Third Proportional to 309,262 and 651,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 309,262 and 651,716 is: 1,373,378.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,262 : 651,716 = 651,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,262/651,716 = 651,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,262x = 651,716 × 651,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,262x = 424,733,744,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,733,744,656/309,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373,378.38

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