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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,767 and 628,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,767 and 628,320 is: 1,308,247.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,767 : 628,320 = 628,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,767/628,320 = 628,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,767x = 628,320 × 628,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,767x = 394,786,022,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,786,022,400/301,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308,247.83

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