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Finding the Third Proportional to 309,713 and 656,641

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Solution

The third proportional to 309,713 and 656,641 is: 1,392,183.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,713 : 656,641 = 656,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,713/656,641 = 656,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,713x = 656,641 × 656,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,713x = 431,177,402,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,177,402,881/309,713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,183.74

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