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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,927 and 656,449

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,927 and 656,449 is: 1,381,494.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,927 : 656,449 = 656,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,927/656,449 = 656,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,927x = 656,449 × 656,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,927x = 430,925,289,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,925,289,601/311,927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381,494.03

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