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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,368 and 658,980

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,368 and 658,980 is: 1,372,625.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,368 : 658,980 = 658,980 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,368/658,980 = 658,980/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,368x = 658,980 × 658,980
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,368x = 434,254,640,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,254,640,400/316,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372,625.05

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