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Finding the Third Proportional to 317,326 and 660,956

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Solution

The third proportional to 317,326 and 660,956 is: 1,376,700.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,326 : 660,956 = 660,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,326/660,956 = 660,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,326x = 660,956 × 660,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,326x = 436,862,833,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,862,833,936/317,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376,700.41

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