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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,913 and 656,421

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,913 and 656,421 is: 1,381,438.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,913 : 656,421 = 656,421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,913/656,421 = 656,421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,913x = 656,421 × 656,421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,913x = 430,888,529,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,888,529,241/311,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381,438.19

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