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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,606 and 659,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,606 and 659,712 is: 1,433,502.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,606 : 659,712 = 659,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,606/659,712 = 659,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,606x = 659,712 × 659,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,606x = 435,219,922,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,219,922,944/303,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433,502.38

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