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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,752 and 664,701

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,752 and 664,701 is: 1,454,566.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,752 : 664,701 = 664,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,752/664,701 = 664,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,752x = 664,701 × 664,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,752x = 441,827,419,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,827,419,401/303,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454,566.29

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