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Finding the Third Proportional to 313,983 and 661,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 313,983 and 661,320 is: 1,392,891.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,983 : 661,320 = 661,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,983/661,320 = 661,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,983x = 661,320 × 661,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,983x = 437,344,142,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,344,142,400/313,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,891.15

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