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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,021.50 and 669,222

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,021.50 and 669,222 is: 1,417,176

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,021.50 : 669,222 = 669,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,021.50/669,222 = 669,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,021.50x = 669,222 × 669,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,021.50x = 447,858,085,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,858,085,284/316,021.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417,176

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