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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,782 and 664,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,782 and 664,778 is: 1,454,759.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,782 : 664,778 = 664,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,782/664,778 = 664,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,782x = 664,778 × 664,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,782x = 441,929,789,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,929,789,284/303,782
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454,759.63

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