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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,929 and 656,453

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,929 and 656,453 is: 1,381,502.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,929 : 656,453 = 656,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,929/656,453 = 656,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,929x = 656,453 × 656,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,929x = 430,930,541,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,930,541,209/311,929
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381,502.01

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