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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,984 and 661,482

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,984 and 661,482 is: 1,439,412.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,984 : 661,482 = 661,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,984/661,482 = 661,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,984x = 661,482 × 661,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,984x = 437,558,436,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,558,436,324/303,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439,412.72

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