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Finding the Third Proportional to 313,848 and 644,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 313,848 and 644,220 is: 1,322,357.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,848 : 644,220 = 644,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,848/644,220 = 644,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,848x = 644,220 × 644,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,848x = 415,019,408,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,019,408,400/313,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322,357.98

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