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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,112 and 664,871

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,112 and 664,871 is: 1,420,882.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,112 : 664,871 = 664,871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,112/664,871 = 664,871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,112x = 664,871 × 664,871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,112x = 442,053,446,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,053,446,641/311,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420,882.02

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