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Finding the Third Proportional to 300,093 and 655,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 300,093 and 655,950 is: 1,433,790.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,093 : 655,950 = 655,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,093/655,950 = 655,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,093x = 655,950 × 655,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,093x = 430,270,402,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,270,402,500/300,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433,790.20

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