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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,701 and 658,608

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,701 and 658,608 is: 1,432,980.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,701 : 658,608 = 658,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,701/658,608 = 658,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,701x = 658,608 × 658,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,701x = 433,764,497,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,764,497,664/302,701
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432,980.06

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