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Finding the Third Proportional to 300,928 and 660,896

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Solution

The third proportional to 300,928 and 660,896 is: 1,451,455.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,928 : 660,896 = 660,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,928/660,896 = 660,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,928x = 660,896 × 660,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,928x = 436,783,522,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,783,522,816/300,928
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451,455.24

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