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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,775 and 703,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,775 and 703,262 is: 1,628,104.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,775 : 703,262 = 703,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,775/703,262 = 703,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,775x = 703,262 × 703,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,775x = 494,577,440,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,577,440,644/303,775
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628,104.49

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