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Finding the Third Proportional to 309,840 and 656,901

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Solution

The third proportional to 309,840 and 656,901 is: 1,392,715.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,840 : 656,901 = 656,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,840/656,901 = 656,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,840x = 656,901 × 656,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,840x = 431,518,923,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,518,923,801/309,840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,715.35

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