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Finding the Third Proportional to 309,974 and 657,124

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Solution

The third proportional to 309,974 and 657,124 is: 1,393,058.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,974 : 657,124 = 657,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,974/657,124 = 657,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,974x = 657,124 × 657,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,974x = 431,811,951,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,811,951,376/309,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393,058.62

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