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Finding the Third Proportional to 309,718 and 656,651

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Solution

The third proportional to 309,718 and 656,651 is: 1,392,203.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,718 : 656,651 = 656,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,718/656,651 = 656,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,718x = 656,651 × 656,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,718x = 431,190,535,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,190,535,801/309,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,203.67

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