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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,036 and 645,436

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,036 and 645,436 is: 1,339,355.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,036 : 645,436 = 645,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,036/645,436 = 645,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,036x = 645,436 × 645,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,036x = 416,587,630,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,587,630,096/311,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339,355.03

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