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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,556 and 651,793

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,556 and 651,793 is: 1,404,150.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,556 : 651,793 = 651,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,556/651,793 = 651,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,556x = 651,793 × 651,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,556x = 424,834,114,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,834,114,849/302,556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404,150.36

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