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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,235 and 652,061

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,235 and 652,061 is: 1,411,467.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,235 : 652,061 = 652,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,235/652,061 = 652,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,235x = 652,061 × 652,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,235x = 425,183,547,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,183,547,721/301,235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411,467.95

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