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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,368 and 662,032

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,368 and 662,032 is: 1,444,735.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,368 : 662,032 = 662,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,368/662,032 = 662,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,368x = 662,032 × 662,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,368x = 438,286,369,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,286,369,024/303,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444,735.01

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