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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,569 and 651,820

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,569 and 651,820 is: 1,404,206.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,569 : 651,820 = 651,820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,569/651,820 = 651,820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,569x = 651,820 × 651,820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,569x = 424,869,312,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,869,312,400/302,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404,206.35

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