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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,905 and 661,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,905 and 661,324 is: 1,439,099.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,905 : 661,324 = 661,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,905/661,324 = 661,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,905x = 661,324 × 661,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,905x = 437,349,432,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,349,432,976/303,905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439,099.17

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