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Finding the Third Proportional to 309,708 and 656,631

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Solution

The third proportional to 309,708 and 656,631 is: 1,392,163.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,708 : 656,631 = 656,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,708/656,631 = 656,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,708x = 656,631 × 656,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,708x = 431,164,270,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,164,270,161/309,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,163.81

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