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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,881 and 665,877

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,881 and 665,877 is: 1,426,244.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,881 : 665,877 = 665,877 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,881/665,877 = 665,877/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,881x = 665,877 × 665,877
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,881x = 443,392,179,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,392,179,129/310,881
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426,244.06

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