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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,801 and 639,580

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,801 and 639,580 is: 1,355,404.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,801 : 639,580 = 639,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,801/639,580 = 639,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,801x = 639,580 × 639,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,801x = 409,062,576,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,062,576,400/301,801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355,404.97

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