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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,807 and 669,894

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,807 and 669,894 is: 1,434,616.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,807 : 669,894 = 669,894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,807/669,894 = 669,894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,807x = 669,894 × 669,894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,807x = 448,757,971,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,757,971,236/312,807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434,616.14

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