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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,906 and 656,406

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,906 and 656,406 is: 1,381,406.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,906 : 656,406 = 656,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,906/656,406 = 656,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,906x = 656,406 × 656,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,906x = 430,868,836,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,868,836,836/311,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381,406.05

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