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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,840 and 669,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,840 and 669,888 is: 1,476,928.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,840 : 669,888 = 669,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,840/669,888 = 669,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,840x = 669,888 × 669,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,840x = 448,749,932,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,749,932,544/303,840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476,928.42

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