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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,014 and 653,850

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,014 and 653,850 is: 1,420,265.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,014 : 653,850 = 653,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,014/653,850 = 653,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,014x = 653,850 × 653,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,014x = 427,519,822,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,519,822,500/301,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420,265.58

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