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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,663 and 666,638

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,663 and 666,638 is: 1,430,509.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,663 : 666,638 = 666,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,663/666,638 = 666,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,663x = 666,638 × 666,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,663x = 444,406,223,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,406,223,044/310,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430,509.02

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