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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,832 and 664,876

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,832 and 664,876 is: 1,454,949.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,832 : 664,876 = 664,876 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,832/664,876 = 664,876/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,832x = 664,876 × 664,876
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,832x = 442,060,095,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,060,095,376/303,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454,949.10

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