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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,374 and 642,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,374 and 642,732 is: 1,370,736.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,374 : 642,732 = 642,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,374/642,732 = 642,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,374x = 642,732 × 642,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,374x = 413,104,423,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,104,423,824/301,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370,736.77

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