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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,230 and 627,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,230 and 627,408 is: 1,306,778.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,230 : 627,408 = 627,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,230/627,408 = 627,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,230x = 627,408 × 627,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,230x = 393,640,798,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,640,798,464/301,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306,778.20

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