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Finding the Third Proportional to 300,062 and 651,643

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Solution

The third proportional to 300,062 and 651,643 is: 1,415,169.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,062 : 651,643 = 651,643 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,062/651,643 = 651,643/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,062x = 651,643 × 651,643
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,062x = 424,638,599,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,638,599,449/300,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415,169.53

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