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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,352 and 659,964

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,352 and 659,964 is: 1,440,547.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,352 : 659,964 = 659,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,352/659,964 = 659,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,352x = 659,964 × 659,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,352x = 435,552,481,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,552,481,296/302,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440,547.71

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