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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,871 and 658,882

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,871 and 658,882 is: 1,344,578.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,871 : 658,882 = 658,882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,871/658,882 = 658,882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,871x = 658,882 × 658,882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,871x = 434,125,489,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,125,489,924/322,871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344,578.76

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