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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,031 and 666,436

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,031 and 666,436 is: 1,460,827.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,031 : 666,436 = 666,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,031/666,436 = 666,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,031x = 666,436 × 666,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,031x = 444,136,942,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,136,942,096/304,031
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460,827.82

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