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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,312 and 659,886

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,312 and 659,886 is: 1,440,397.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,312 : 659,886 = 659,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,312/659,886 = 659,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,312x = 659,886 × 659,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,312x = 435,449,532,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,449,532,996/302,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440,397.78

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