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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,813 and 664,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,813 and 664,832 is: 1,454,847.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,813 : 664,832 = 664,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,813/664,832 = 664,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,813x = 664,832 × 664,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,813x = 442,001,588,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,001,588,224/303,813
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454,847.52

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