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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,842 and 628,470

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,842 and 628,470 is: 1,308,547.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,842 : 628,470 = 628,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,842/628,470 = 628,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,842x = 628,470 × 628,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,842x = 394,974,540,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,974,540,900/301,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308,547.32

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