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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,525 and 665,318

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,525 and 665,318 is: 1,425,482.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,525 : 665,318 = 665,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,525/665,318 = 665,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,525x = 665,318 × 665,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,525x = 442,648,041,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,648,041,124/310,525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425,482.78

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