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Finding the Third Proportional to 300,881 and 660,805

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Solution

The third proportional to 300,881 and 660,805 is: 1,451,282.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,881 : 660,805 = 660,805 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,881/660,805 = 660,805/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,881x = 660,805 × 660,805
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,881x = 436,663,248,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,663,248,025/300,881
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451,282.23

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