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Finding the Third Proportional to 318,442 and 671,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 318,442 and 671,444 is: 1,415,758.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,442 : 671,444 = 671,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,442/671,444 = 671,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,442x = 671,444 × 671,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,442x = 450,837,045,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,837,045,136/318,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415,758.74

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