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Finding the Third Proportional to 317,074 and 660,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 317,074 and 660,392 is: 1,375,444.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,074 : 660,392 = 660,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,074/660,392 = 660,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,074x = 660,392 × 660,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,074x = 436,117,593,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,117,593,664/317,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375,444.20

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