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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,908 and 639,780

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,908 and 639,780 is: 1,355,772.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,908 : 639,780 = 639,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,908/639,780 = 639,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,908x = 639,780 × 639,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,908x = 409,318,448,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,318,448,400/301,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355,772.12

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