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Finding the Third Proportional to 309,976 and 657,152

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Solution

The third proportional to 309,976 and 657,152 is: 1,393,168.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,976 : 657,152 = 657,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,976/657,152 = 657,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,976x = 657,152 × 657,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,976x = 431,848,751,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,848,751,104/309,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393,168.35

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