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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,240 and 627,432

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,240 and 627,432 is: 1,306,834.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,240 : 627,432 = 627,432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,240/627,432 = 627,432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,240x = 627,432 × 627,432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,240x = 393,670,914,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,670,914,624/301,240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306,834.80

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