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Finding the Third Proportional to 300,876 and 660,797

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Solution

The third proportional to 300,876 and 660,797 is: 1,451,271.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,876 : 660,797 = 660,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,876/660,797 = 660,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,876x = 660,797 × 660,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,876x = 436,652,675,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,652,675,209/300,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451,271.21

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