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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,364 and 659,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,364 and 659,160 is: 1,436,982.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,364 : 659,160 = 659,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,364/659,160 = 659,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,364x = 659,160 × 659,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,364x = 434,491,905,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,491,905,600/302,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436,982.93

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