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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,402 and 666,661

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,402 and 666,661 is: 1,365,808.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,402 : 666,661 = 666,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,402/666,661 = 666,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,402x = 666,661 × 666,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,402x = 444,436,888,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,436,888,921/325,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365,808.72

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