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Finding the Third Proportional to 314,488 and 664,472

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Solution

The third proportional to 314,488 and 664,472 is: 1,403,942.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,488 : 664,472 = 664,472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,488/664,472 = 664,472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,488x = 664,472 × 664,472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,488x = 441,523,038,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,523,038,784/314,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403,942.40

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