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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,866 and 658,872

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,866 and 658,872 is: 1,344,558.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,866 : 658,872 = 658,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,866/658,872 = 658,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,866x = 658,872 × 658,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,866x = 434,112,312,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,112,312,384/322,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344,558.77

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