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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,910 and 669,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,910 and 669,314 is: 1,321,829.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,910 : 669,314 = 669,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,910/669,314 = 669,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,910x = 669,314 × 669,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,910x = 447,981,230,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,981,230,596/338,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321,829.48

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