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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,192 and 663,258

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,192 and 663,258 is: 1,409,104.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,192 : 663,258 = 663,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,192/663,258 = 663,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,192x = 663,258 × 663,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,192x = 439,911,174,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,911,174,564/312,192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409,104.57

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