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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,001 and 677,905

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,001 and 677,905 is: 1,511,689.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,001 : 677,905 = 677,905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,001/677,905 = 677,905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,001x = 677,905 × 677,905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,001x = 459,555,189,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,555,189,025/304,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511,689.73

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