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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,042 and 652,365

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,042 and 652,365 is: 1,399,741.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,042 : 652,365 = 652,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,042/652,365 = 652,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,042x = 652,365 × 652,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,042x = 425,580,093,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,580,093,225/304,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399,741.13

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