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Finding the Third Proportional to 300,779 and 668,801

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Solution

The third proportional to 300,779 and 668,801 is: 1,487,121.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,779 : 668,801 = 668,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,779/668,801 = 668,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,779x = 668,801 × 668,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,779x = 447,294,777,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,294,777,601/300,779
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487,121.03

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