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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,625 and 646,169

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,625 and 646,169 is: 1,318,703.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,625 : 646,169 = 646,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,625/646,169 = 646,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,625x = 646,169 × 646,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,625x = 417,534,376,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,534,376,561/316,625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,703.12

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