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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,560 and 666,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,560 and 666,170 is: 1,461,926.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,560 : 666,170 = 666,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,560/666,170 = 666,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,560x = 666,170 × 666,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,560x = 443,782,468,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,782,468,900/303,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461,926.70

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