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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,740 and 595,848

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,740 and 595,848 is: 1,176,625.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,740 : 595,848 = 595,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,740/595,848 = 595,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,740x = 595,848 × 595,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,740x = 355,034,839,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,034,839,104/301,740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176,625.04

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