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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,084 and 617,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,084 and 617,320 is: 1,261,516.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,084 : 617,320 = 617,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,084/617,320 = 617,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,084x = 617,320 × 617,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,084x = 381,083,982,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,083,982,400/302,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261,516.61

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