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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,922 and 656,439

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,922 and 656,439 is: 1,381,474.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,922 : 656,439 = 656,439 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,922/656,439 = 656,439/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,922x = 656,439 × 656,439
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,922x = 430,912,160,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,912,160,721/311,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381,474.09

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