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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,032 and 658,036

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,032 and 658,036 is: 1,438,423.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,032 : 658,036 = 658,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,032/658,036 = 658,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,032x = 658,036 × 658,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,032x = 433,011,377,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,011,377,296/301,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438,423.08

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