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Finding the Third Proportional to 300,824 and 668,890

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Solution

The third proportional to 300,824 and 668,890 is: 1,487,294.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,824 : 668,890 = 668,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,824/668,890 = 668,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,824x = 668,890 × 668,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,824x = 447,413,832,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,413,832,100/300,824
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487,294.34

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