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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,732 and 659,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,732 and 659,672 is: 1,373,928.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,732 : 659,672 = 659,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,732/659,672 = 659,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,732x = 659,672 × 659,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,732x = 435,167,147,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,167,147,584/316,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373,928.58

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