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Finding the Third Proportional to 323,746 and 660,343

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Solution

The third proportional to 323,746 and 660,343 is: 1,346,898.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,746 : 660,343 = 660,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,746/660,343 = 660,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,746x = 660,343 × 660,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,746x = 436,052,877,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,052,877,649/323,746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346,898.12

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