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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,567 and 651,816

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,567 and 651,816 is: 1,404,198.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,567 : 651,816 = 651,816 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,567/651,816 = 651,816/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,567x = 651,816 × 651,816
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,567x = 424,864,097,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,864,097,856/302,567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404,198.40

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