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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,165 and 663,210

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,165 and 663,210 is: 1,409,022.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,165 : 663,210 = 663,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,165/663,210 = 663,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,165x = 663,210 × 663,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,165x = 439,847,504,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,847,504,100/312,165
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409,022.49

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