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Finding the Third Proportional to 313,591 and 667,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 313,591 and 667,636 is: 1,421,398.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,591 : 667,636 = 667,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,591/667,636 = 667,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,591x = 667,636 × 667,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,591x = 445,737,828,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,737,828,496/313,591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421,398.66

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