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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,932 and 637,201

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,932 and 637,201 is: 1,340,317.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,932 : 637,201 = 637,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,932/637,201 = 637,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,932x = 637,201 × 637,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,932x = 406,025,114,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,025,114,401/302,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340,317.68

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