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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,942 and 656,478

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,942 and 656,478 is: 1,381,549.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,942 : 656,478 = 656,478 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,942/656,478 = 656,478/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,942x = 656,478 × 656,478
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,942x = 430,963,364,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,963,364,484/311,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381,549.66

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