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Finding the Third Proportional to 300,084 and 708,366

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Solution

The third proportional to 300,084 and 708,366 is: 1,672,139.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,084 : 708,366 = 708,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,084/708,366 = 708,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,084x = 708,366 × 708,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,084x = 501,782,389,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,782,389,956/300,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672,139.77

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