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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,863 and 665,829

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,863 and 665,829 is: 1,426,121.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,863 : 665,829 = 665,829 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,863/665,829 = 665,829/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,863x = 665,829 × 665,829
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,863x = 443,328,257,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,328,257,241/310,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426,121.02

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