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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,712 and 624,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,712 and 624,292 is: 1,291,763.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,712 : 624,292 = 624,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,712/624,292 = 624,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,712x = 624,292 × 624,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,712x = 389,740,501,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,740,501,264/301,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291,763.34

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