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Finding the Third Proportional to 309,709 and 656,633

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Solution

The third proportional to 309,709 and 656,633 is: 1,392,167.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,709 : 656,633 = 656,633 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,709/656,633 = 656,633/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,709x = 656,633 × 656,633
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,709x = 431,166,896,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,166,896,689/309,709
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,167.80

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