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Finding the Third Proportional to 318,878 and 670,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 318,878 and 670,804 is: 1,411,129.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,878 : 670,804 = 670,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,878/670,804 = 670,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,878x = 670,804 × 670,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,878x = 449,978,006,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,978,006,416/318,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411,129.04

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