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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,861 and 656,323

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,861 and 656,323 is: 1,381,256.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,861 : 656,323 = 656,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,861/656,323 = 656,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,861x = 656,323 × 656,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,861x = 430,759,880,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,759,880,329/311,861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381,256.01

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