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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,039 and 703,821

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,039 and 703,821 is: 1,629,277.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,039 : 703,821 = 703,821 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,039/703,821 = 703,821/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,039x = 703,821 × 703,821
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,039x = 495,364,000,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,364,000,041/304,039
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629,277.82

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