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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,894 and 661,302

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,894 and 661,302 is: 1,439,055.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,894 : 661,302 = 661,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,894/661,302 = 661,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,894x = 661,302 × 661,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,894x = 437,320,335,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,320,335,204/303,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439,055.51

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