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Finding the Third Proportional to 300,857 and 660,755

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Solution

The third proportional to 300,857 and 660,755 is: 1,451,178.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,857 : 660,755 = 660,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,857/660,755 = 660,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,857x = 660,755 × 660,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,857x = 436,597,170,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,597,170,025/300,857
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451,178.37

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