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Finding the Third Proportional to 309,714 and 656,643

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Solution

The third proportional to 309,714 and 656,643 is: 1,392,187.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,714 : 656,643 = 656,643 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,714/656,643 = 656,643/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,714x = 656,643 × 656,643
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,714x = 431,180,029,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,180,029,449/309,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,187.73

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