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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,565 and 668,682

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,565 and 668,682 is: 1,439,748.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,565 : 668,682 = 668,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,565/668,682 = 668,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,565x = 668,682 × 668,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,565x = 447,135,617,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,135,617,124/310,565
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439,748.90

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