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Finding the Third Proportional to 309,801 and 656,757

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Solution

The third proportional to 309,801 and 656,757 is: 1,392,280.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,801 : 656,757 = 656,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,801/656,757 = 656,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,801x = 656,757 × 656,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,801x = 431,329,757,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,329,757,049/309,801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,280.07

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