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Finding the Third Proportional to 309,452 and 659,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 309,452 and 659,368 is: 1,404,955.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,452 : 659,368 = 659,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,452/659,368 = 659,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,452x = 659,368 × 659,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,452x = 434,766,159,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,766,159,424/309,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404,955.08

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