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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,097 and 662,079

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,097 and 662,079 is: 1,455,838.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,097 : 662,079 = 662,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,097/662,079 = 662,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,097x = 662,079 × 662,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,097x = 438,348,602,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,348,602,241/301,097
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455,838.49

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