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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,356 and 659,972

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,356 and 659,972 is: 1,440,563.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,356 : 659,972 = 659,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,356/659,972 = 659,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,356x = 659,972 × 659,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,356x = 435,563,040,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,563,040,784/302,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440,563.58

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