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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,656 and 640,053

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,656 and 640,053 is: 1,310,283.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,656 : 640,053 = 640,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,656/640,053 = 640,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,656x = 640,053 × 640,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,656x = 409,667,842,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,667,842,809/312,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310,283.00

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