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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,672 and 650,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,672 and 650,912 is: 1,399,820.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,672 : 650,912 = 650,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,672/650,912 = 650,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,672x = 650,912 × 650,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,672x = 423,686,431,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,686,431,744/302,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399,820.37

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