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Finding the Third Proportional to 323,716 and 660,282

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Solution

The third proportional to 323,716 and 660,282 is: 1,346,774.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,716 : 660,282 = 660,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,716/660,282 = 660,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,716x = 660,282 × 660,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,716x = 435,972,319,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,972,319,524/323,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346,774.08

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