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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,936 and 661,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,936 and 661,392 is: 1,439,248.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,936 : 661,392 = 661,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,936/661,392 = 661,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,936x = 661,392 × 661,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,936x = 437,439,377,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,439,377,664/303,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439,248.32

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