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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,210 and 657,045

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,210 and 657,045 is: 1,382,749.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,210 : 657,045 = 657,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,210/657,045 = 657,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,210x = 657,045 × 657,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,210x = 431,708,132,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,708,132,025/312,210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382,749.21

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