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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,734 and 659,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,734 and 659,676 is: 1,373,936.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,734 : 659,676 = 659,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,734/659,676 = 659,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,734x = 659,676 × 659,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,734x = 435,172,424,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,172,424,976/316,734
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373,936.57

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