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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,660 and 666,632

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,660 and 666,632 is: 1,430,497.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,660 : 666,632 = 666,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,660/666,632 = 666,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,660x = 666,632 × 666,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,660x = 444,398,223,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,398,223,424/310,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430,497.08

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