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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,802 and 651,032

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,802 and 651,032 is: 1,404,373.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,802 : 651,032 = 651,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,802/651,032 = 651,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,802x = 651,032 × 651,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,802x = 423,842,665,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,842,665,024/301,802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404,373.28

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