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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,724 and 628,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,724 and 628,251 is: 1,308,146.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,724 : 628,251 = 628,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,724/628,251 = 628,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,724x = 628,251 × 628,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,724x = 394,699,319,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,699,319,001/301,724
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308,146.91

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