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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,799.25 and 669,420

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,799.25 and 669,420 is: 1,441,841.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,799.25 : 669,420 = 669,420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,799.25/669,420 = 669,420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,799.25x = 669,420 × 669,420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,799.25x = 448,123,136,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,123,136,400/310,799.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441,841.11

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