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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,919 and 661,352

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,919 and 661,352 is: 1,439,154.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,919 : 661,352 = 661,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,919/661,352 = 661,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,919x = 661,352 × 661,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,919x = 437,386,467,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,386,467,904/303,919
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439,154.73

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