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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,768 and 628,322

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,768 and 628,322 is: 1,308,251.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,768 : 628,322 = 628,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,768/628,322 = 628,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,768x = 628,322 × 628,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,768x = 394,788,535,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,788,535,684/301,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308,251.82

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