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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,898 and 656,385

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,898 and 656,385 is: 1,381,353.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,898 : 656,385 = 656,385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,898/656,385 = 656,385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,898x = 656,385 × 656,385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,898x = 430,841,268,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,841,268,225/311,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381,353.10

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