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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,950 and 660,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,950 and 660,252 is: 1,375,398.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,950 : 660,252 = 660,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,950/660,252 = 660,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,950x = 660,252 × 660,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,950x = 435,932,703,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,932,703,504/316,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375,398.97

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