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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,564 and 660,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,564 and 660,524 is: 1,441,982.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,564 : 660,524 = 660,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,564/660,524 = 660,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,564x = 660,524 × 660,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,564x = 436,291,954,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,291,954,576/302,564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441,982.37

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