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Finding the Third Proportional to 309,528 and 656,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 309,528 and 656,304 is: 1,391,586.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,528 : 656,304 = 656,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,528/656,304 = 656,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,528x = 656,304 × 656,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,528x = 430,734,940,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,734,940,416/309,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391,586.35

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