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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,592 and 627,988

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,592 and 627,988 is: 1,307,623.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,592 : 627,988 = 627,988 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,592/627,988 = 627,988/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,592x = 627,988 × 627,988
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,592x = 394,368,928,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,368,928,144/301,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307,623.97

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