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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,238 and 652,066

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,238 and 652,066 is: 1,411,475.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,238 : 652,066 = 652,066 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,238/652,066 = 652,066/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,238x = 652,066 × 652,066
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,238x = 425,190,068,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,190,068,356/301,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411,475.54

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