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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,296 and 659,856

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,296 and 659,856 is: 1,440,343.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,296 : 659,856 = 659,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,296/659,856 = 659,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,296x = 659,856 × 659,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,296x = 435,409,940,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,409,940,736/302,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440,343.04

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