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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,987 and 669,469

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,987 and 669,469 is: 1,322,141.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,987 : 669,469 = 669,469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,987/669,469 = 669,469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,987x = 669,469 × 669,469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,987x = 448,188,741,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,188,741,961/338,987
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322,141.39

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