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Finding the Third Proportional to 300,906 and 655,785

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Solution

The third proportional to 300,906 and 655,785 is: 1,429,197.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,906 : 655,785 = 655,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,906/655,785 = 655,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,906x = 655,785 × 655,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,906x = 430,053,966,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,053,966,225/300,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429,197.05

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