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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,007 and 659,936

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,007 and 659,936 is: 1,432,583.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,007 : 659,936 = 659,936 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,007/659,936 = 659,936/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,007x = 659,936 × 659,936
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,007x = 435,515,524,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,515,524,096/304,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432,583.87

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