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Finding the Third Proportional to 309,855 and 656,913

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Solution

The third proportional to 309,855 and 656,913 is: 1,392,698.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,855 : 656,913 = 656,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,855/656,913 = 656,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,855x = 656,913 × 656,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,855x = 431,534,689,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,534,689,569/309,855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,698.81

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