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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,630 and 646,175

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,630 and 646,175 is: 1,318,706.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,630 : 646,175 = 646,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,630/646,175 = 646,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,630x = 646,175 × 646,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,630x = 417,542,130,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,542,130,625/316,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,706.79

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