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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,832 and 633,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,832 and 633,040 is: 1,327,691.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,832 : 633,040 = 633,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,832/633,040 = 633,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,832x = 633,040 × 633,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,832x = 400,739,641,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,739,641,600/301,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327,691.04

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