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Finding the Third Proportional to 300,859 and 660,759

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Solution

The third proportional to 300,859 and 660,759 is: 1,451,186.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,859 : 660,759 = 660,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,859/660,759 = 660,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,859x = 660,759 × 660,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,859x = 436,602,456,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,602,456,081/300,859
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451,186.29

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