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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,839 and 659,896

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,839 and 659,896 is: 1,374,397.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,839 : 659,896 = 659,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,839/659,896 = 659,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,839x = 659,896 × 659,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,839x = 435,462,730,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,462,730,816/316,839
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374,397.50

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