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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,660 and 595,706

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,660 and 595,706 is: 1,176,376.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,660 : 595,706 = 595,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,660/595,706 = 595,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,660x = 595,706 × 595,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,660x = 354,865,638,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,865,638,436/301,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176,376.18

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