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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,423 and 659,278

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,423 and 659,278 is: 1,437,217.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,423 : 659,278 = 659,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,423/659,278 = 659,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,423x = 659,278 × 659,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,423x = 434,647,481,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,647,481,284/302,423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437,217.01

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