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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,897.25 and 669,361

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,897.25 and 669,361 is: 1,441,132.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,897.25 : 669,361 = 669,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,897.25/669,361 = 669,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,897.25x = 669,361 × 669,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,897.25x = 448,044,148,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,044,148,321/310,897.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441,132.56

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