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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,488 and 627,783

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,488 and 627,783 is: 1,307,221.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,488 : 627,783 = 627,783 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,488/627,783 = 627,783/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,488x = 627,783 × 627,783
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,488x = 394,111,495,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,111,495,089/301,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307,221.17

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