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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,769 and 659,590

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,769 and 659,590 is: 1,441,695.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,769 : 659,590 = 659,590 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,769/659,590 = 659,590/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,769x = 659,590 × 659,590
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,769x = 435,058,968,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,058,968,100/301,769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441,695.36

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