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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,316 and 648,758

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,316 and 648,758 is: 1,396,829.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,316 : 648,758 = 648,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,316/648,758 = 648,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,316x = 648,758 × 648,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,316x = 420,886,942,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,886,942,564/301,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396,829.05

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