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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,531 and 665,329

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,531 and 665,329 is: 1,425,502.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,531 : 665,329 = 665,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,531/665,329 = 665,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,531x = 665,329 × 665,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,531x = 442,662,678,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,662,678,241/310,531
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425,502.38

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