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Finding the Third Proportional to 339,440 and 670,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 339,440 and 670,312 is: 1,323,704.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,440 : 670,312 = 670,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,440/670,312 = 670,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,440x = 670,312 × 670,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,440x = 449,318,177,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,318,177,344/339,440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323,704.27

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