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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,718 and 659,644

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,718 and 659,644 is: 1,373,872.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,718 : 659,644 = 659,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,718/659,644 = 659,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,718x = 659,644 × 659,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,718x = 435,130,206,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,130,206,736/316,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373,872.68

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