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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,932 and 661,377

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,932 and 661,377 is: 1,439,201.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,932 : 661,377 = 661,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,932/661,377 = 661,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,932x = 661,377 × 661,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,932x = 437,419,536,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,419,536,129/303,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439,201.98

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