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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,500 and 655,404

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,500 and 655,404 is: 1,424,724.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,500 : 655,404 = 655,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,500/655,404 = 655,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,500x = 655,404 × 655,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,500x = 429,554,403,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,554,403,216/301,500
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424,724.39

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