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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,851.75 and 659,913.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,851.75 and 659,913.75 is: 1,374,416.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,851.75 : 659,913.75 = 659,913.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,851.75/659,913.75 = 659,913.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,851.75x = 659,913.75 × 659,913.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,851.75x = 435,486,157,439.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,486,157,439.06/316,851.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374,416.13

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