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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,987 and 661,488

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,987 and 661,488 is: 1,439,424.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,987 : 661,488 = 661,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,987/661,488 = 661,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,987x = 661,488 × 661,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,987x = 437,566,374,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,566,374,144/303,987
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439,424.63

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