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Finding the Third Proportional to 309,420 and 669,357

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Solution

The third proportional to 309,420 and 669,357 is: 1,447,995.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,420 : 669,357 = 669,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,420/669,357 = 669,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,420x = 669,357 × 669,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,420x = 448,038,793,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,038,793,449/309,420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447,995.58

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