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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,277 and 659,949

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,277 and 659,949 is: 1,440,839.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,277 : 659,949 = 659,949 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,277/659,949 = 659,949/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,277x = 659,949 × 659,949
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,277x = 435,532,682,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,532,682,601/302,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440,839.64

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