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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,204 and 663,282

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,204 and 663,282 is: 1,409,152.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,204 : 663,282 = 663,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,204/663,282 = 663,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,204x = 663,282 × 663,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,204x = 439,943,011,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,943,011,524/312,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409,152.39

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