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Finding the Third Proportional to 300,863 and 660,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 300,863 and 660,778 is: 1,451,250.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,863 : 660,778 = 660,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,863/660,778 = 660,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,863x = 660,778 × 660,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,863x = 436,627,565,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,627,565,284/300,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451,250.45

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