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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,047 and 669,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,047 and 669,264 is: 1,417,239.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,047 : 669,264 = 669,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,047/669,264 = 669,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,047x = 669,264 × 669,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,047x = 447,914,301,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,914,301,696/316,047
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417,239.53

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