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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,044 and 669,258

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,044 and 669,258 is: 1,417,227.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,044 : 669,258 = 669,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,044/669,258 = 669,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,044x = 669,258 × 669,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,044x = 447,906,270,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,906,270,564/316,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417,227.57

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