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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,684 and 664,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,684 and 664,572 is: 1,454,327.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,684 : 664,572 = 664,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,684/664,572 = 664,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,684x = 664,572 × 664,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,684x = 441,655,943,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,655,943,184/303,684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454,327.34

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