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Finding the Third Proportional to 300,885 and 626,973

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Solution

The third proportional to 300,885 and 626,973 is: 1,306,463.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,885 : 626,973 = 626,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,885/626,973 = 626,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,885x = 626,973 × 626,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,885x = 393,095,142,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,095,142,729/300,885
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306,463.08

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