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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,734 and 628,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,734 and 628,260 is: 1,308,141.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,734 : 628,260 = 628,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,734/628,260 = 628,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,734x = 628,260 × 628,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,734x = 394,710,627,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,710,627,600/301,734
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308,141.04

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