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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,562 and 668,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,562 and 668,676 is: 1,439,736.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,562 : 668,676 = 668,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,562/668,676 = 668,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,562x = 668,676 × 668,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,562x = 447,127,592,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,127,592,976/310,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439,736.97

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