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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,375 and 642,734

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,375 and 642,734 is: 1,370,740.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,375 : 642,734 = 642,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,375/642,734 = 642,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,375x = 642,734 × 642,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,375x = 413,106,994,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,106,994,756/301,375
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370,740.75

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