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Finding the Third Proportional to 300,272 and 652,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 300,272 and 652,464 is: 1,417,745.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,272 : 652,464 = 652,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,272/652,464 = 652,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,272x = 652,464 × 652,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,272x = 425,709,271,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,709,271,296/300,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417,745.48

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