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Finding the Third Proportional to 300,244 and 659,537

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Solution

The third proportional to 300,244 and 659,537 is: 1,448,785.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,244 : 659,537 = 659,537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,244/659,537 = 659,537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,244x = 659,537 × 659,537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,244x = 434,989,054,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,989,054,369/300,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448,785.17

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