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Finding the Third Proportional to 314,341 and 643,208

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Solution

The third proportional to 314,341 and 643,208 is: 1,316,139.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,341 : 643,208 = 643,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,341/643,208 = 643,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,341x = 643,208 × 643,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,341x = 413,716,531,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,716,531,264/314,341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316,139.26

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