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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,310 and 659,051

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,310 and 659,051 is: 1,436,764.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,310 : 659,051 = 659,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,310/659,051 = 659,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,310x = 659,051 × 659,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,310x = 434,348,220,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,348,220,601/302,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436,764.32

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