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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,584 and 655,632

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,584 and 655,632 is: 1,425,318.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,584 : 655,632 = 655,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,584/655,632 = 655,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,584x = 655,632 × 655,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,584x = 429,853,319,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,853,319,424/301,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425,318.72

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