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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,659 and 595,704

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,659 and 595,704 is: 1,176,372.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,659 : 595,704 = 595,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,659/595,704 = 595,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,659x = 595,704 × 595,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,659x = 354,863,255,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,863,255,616/301,659
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176,372.18

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