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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,562 and 660,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,562 and 660,520 is: 1,441,974.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,562 : 660,520 = 660,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,562/660,520 = 660,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,562x = 660,520 × 660,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,562x = 436,286,670,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,286,670,400/302,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441,974.44

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