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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,869 and 664,398

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,869 and 664,398 is: 1,419,970.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,869 : 664,398 = 664,398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,869/664,398 = 664,398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,869x = 664,398 × 664,398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,869x = 441,424,702,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,424,702,404/310,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419,970.16

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