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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,754 and 713,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,754 and 713,676 is: 1,682,334.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,754 : 713,676 = 713,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,754/713,676 = 713,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,754x = 713,676 × 713,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,754x = 509,333,432,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,333,432,976/302,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682,334.28

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