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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,852 and 660,132

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,852 and 660,132 is: 1,392,908.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,852 : 660,132 = 660,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,852/660,132 = 660,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,852x = 660,132 × 660,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,852x = 435,774,257,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,774,257,424/312,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,908.65

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