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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,668 and 665,580

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,668 and 665,580 is: 1,425,949.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,668 : 665,580 = 665,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,668/665,580 = 665,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,668x = 665,580 × 665,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,668x = 442,996,736,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,996,736,400/310,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425,949.04

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