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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,137 and 654,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,137 and 654,762 is: 1,423,648.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,137 : 654,762 = 654,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,137/654,762 = 654,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,137x = 654,762 × 654,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,137x = 428,713,276,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,713,276,644/301,137
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423,648.63

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