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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,502 and 647,158

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,502 and 647,158 is: 1,340,194.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,502 : 647,158 = 647,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,502/647,158 = 647,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,502x = 647,158 × 647,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,502x = 418,813,476,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,813,476,964/312,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340,194.55

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