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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,764 and 628,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,764 and 628,314 is: 1,308,235.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,764 : 628,314 = 628,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,764/628,314 = 628,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,764x = 628,314 × 628,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,764x = 394,778,482,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,778,482,596/301,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308,235.85

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