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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,320 and 659,898

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,320 and 659,898 is: 1,440,412.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,320 : 659,898 = 659,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,320/659,898 = 659,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,320x = 659,898 × 659,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,320x = 435,465,370,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,465,370,404/302,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440,412.05

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