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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,573 and 653,070

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,573 and 653,070 is: 1,404,935.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,573 : 653,070 = 653,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,573/653,070 = 653,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,573x = 653,070 × 653,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,573x = 426,500,424,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,500,424,900/303,573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404,935.30

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