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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,120 and 663,120

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,120 and 663,120 is: 1,408,843.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,120 : 663,120 = 663,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,120/663,120 = 663,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,120x = 663,120 × 663,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,120x = 439,728,134,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,728,134,400/312,120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408,843.18

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