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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,868 and 658,764

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,868 and 658,764 is: 1,432,868.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,868 : 658,764 = 658,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,868/658,764 = 658,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,868x = 658,764 × 658,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,868x = 433,970,007,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,970,007,696/302,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432,868.47

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