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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,313 and 659,058

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,313 and 659,058 is: 1,436,780.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,313 : 659,058 = 659,058 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,313/659,058 = 659,058/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,313x = 659,058 × 659,058
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,313x = 434,357,447,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,357,447,364/302,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436,780.58

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