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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,076 and 656,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,076 and 656,720 is: 1,368,816.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,076 : 656,720 = 656,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,076/656,720 = 656,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,076x = 656,720 × 656,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,076x = 431,281,158,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,281,158,400/315,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368,816.28

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