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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,572 and 668,692

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,572 and 668,692 is: 1,439,759.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,572 : 668,692 = 668,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,572/668,692 = 668,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,572x = 668,692 × 668,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,572x = 447,148,990,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,148,990,864/310,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439,759.51

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