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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,803 and 664,791

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,803 and 664,791 is: 1,454,715.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,803 : 664,791 = 664,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,803/664,791 = 664,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,803x = 664,791 × 664,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,803x = 441,947,073,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,947,073,681/303,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454,715.96

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