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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,818 and 639,619

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,818 and 639,619 is: 1,355,493.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,818 : 639,619 = 639,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,818/639,619 = 639,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,818x = 639,619 × 639,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,818x = 409,112,465,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,112,465,161/301,818
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355,493.92

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