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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,069 and 669,949

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,069 and 669,949 is: 1,442,868.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,069 : 669,949 = 669,949 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,069/669,949 = 669,949/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,069x = 669,949 × 669,949
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,069x = 448,831,662,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,831,662,601/311,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442,868.50

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