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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,805 and 636,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,805 and 636,975 is: 1,339,928.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,805 : 636,975 = 636,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,805/636,975 = 636,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,805x = 636,975 × 636,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,805x = 405,737,150,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,737,150,625/302,805
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339,928.83

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