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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,767 and 659,586

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,767 and 659,586 is: 1,441,687.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,767 : 659,586 = 659,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,767/659,586 = 659,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,767x = 659,586 × 659,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,767x = 435,053,691,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,053,691,396/301,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441,687.43

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