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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,171 and 656,934

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,171 and 656,934 is: 1,369,295.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,171 : 656,934 = 656,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,171/656,934 = 656,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,171x = 656,934 × 656,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,171x = 431,562,280,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,562,280,356/315,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369,295.65

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