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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,932 and 639,824

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,932 and 639,824 is: 1,355,850.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,932 : 639,824 = 639,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,932/639,824 = 639,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,932x = 639,824 × 639,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,932x = 409,374,750,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,374,750,976/301,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355,850.82

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