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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,926 and 659,217

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,926 and 659,217 is: 1,397,654.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,926 : 659,217 = 659,217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,926/659,217 = 659,217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,926x = 659,217 × 659,217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,926x = 434,567,053,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,567,053,089/310,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397,654.27

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