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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,766 and 664,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,766 and 664,718 is: 1,454,573.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,766 : 664,718 = 664,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,766/664,718 = 664,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,766x = 664,718 × 664,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,766x = 441,850,019,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,850,019,524/303,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454,573.65

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