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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,689 and 595,764

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,689 and 595,764 is: 1,176,492.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,689 : 595,764 = 595,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,689/595,764 = 595,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,689x = 595,764 × 595,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,689x = 354,934,743,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,934,743,696/301,689
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176,492.16

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