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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,402 and 666,656

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,402 and 666,656 is: 1,365,788.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,402 : 666,656 = 666,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,402/666,656 = 666,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,402x = 666,656 × 666,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,402x = 444,430,222,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,430,222,336/325,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365,788.23

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