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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,910 and 639,784

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,910 and 639,784 is: 1,355,780.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,910 : 639,784 = 639,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,910/639,784 = 639,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,910x = 639,784 × 639,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,910x = 409,323,566,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,323,566,656/301,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355,780.09

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