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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,754 and 659,626

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,754 and 659,626 is: 1,373,641.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,754 : 659,626 = 659,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,754/659,626 = 659,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,754x = 659,626 × 659,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,754x = 435,106,459,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,106,459,876/316,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373,641.56

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