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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,364 and 662,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,364 and 662,184 is: 1,450,197.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,364 : 662,184 = 662,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,364/662,184 = 662,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,364x = 662,184 × 662,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,364x = 438,487,649,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,487,649,856/302,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450,197.94

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