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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,441 and 660,222

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,441 and 660,222 is: 1,441,249.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,441 : 660,222 = 660,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,441/660,222 = 660,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,441x = 660,222 × 660,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,441x = 435,893,089,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,893,089,284/302,441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441,249.99

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