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Finding the Third Proportional to 300,854 and 660,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 300,854 and 660,748 is: 1,451,162.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,854 : 660,748 = 660,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,854/660,748 = 660,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,854x = 660,748 × 660,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,854x = 436,587,919,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,587,919,504/300,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451,162.09

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