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Finding the Third Proportional to 309,598 and 632,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 309,598 and 632,317 is: 1,291,432.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,598 : 632,317 = 632,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,598/632,317 = 632,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,598x = 632,317 × 632,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,598x = 399,824,788,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,824,788,489/309,598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291,432.08

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