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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,722 and 609,892

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,722 and 609,892 is: 1,189,453.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,722 : 609,892 = 609,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,722/609,892 = 609,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,722x = 609,892 × 609,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,722x = 371,968,251,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,968,251,664/312,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189,453.42

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