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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,204 and 654,898

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,204 and 654,898 is: 1,423,923.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,204 : 654,898 = 654,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,204/654,898 = 654,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,204x = 654,898 × 654,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,204x = 428,891,390,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,891,390,404/301,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423,923.29

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