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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,184 and 660,155

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,184 and 660,155 is: 1,437,426.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,184 : 660,155 = 660,155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,184/660,155 = 660,155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,184x = 660,155 × 660,155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,184x = 435,804,624,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,804,624,025/303,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437,426.20

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