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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,404 and 662,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,404 and 662,264 is: 1,450,356.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,404 : 662,264 = 662,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,404/662,264 = 662,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,404x = 662,264 × 662,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,404x = 438,593,605,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,593,605,696/302,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450,356.50

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