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Finding the Third Proportional to 317,592 and 661,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 317,592 and 661,320 is: 1,377,062.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,592 : 661,320 = 661,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,592/661,320 = 661,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,592x = 661,320 × 661,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,592x = 437,344,142,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,344,142,400/317,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377,062.84

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