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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,040 and 647,452

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,040 and 647,452 is: 1,378,746.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,040 : 647,452 = 647,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,040/647,452 = 647,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,040x = 647,452 × 647,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,040x = 419,194,092,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,194,092,304/304,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378,746.52

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