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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,570 and 651,818

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,570 and 651,818 is: 1,404,193.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,570 : 651,818 = 651,818 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,570/651,818 = 651,818/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,570x = 651,818 × 651,818
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,570x = 424,866,705,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,866,705,124/302,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404,193.10

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