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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,486 and 655,460

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,486 and 655,460 is: 1,425,034.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,486 : 655,460 = 655,460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,486/655,460 = 655,460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,486x = 655,460 × 655,460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,486x = 429,627,811,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,627,811,600/301,486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425,034.04

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