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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,132 and 650,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,132 and 650,888 is: 1,392,997.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,132 : 650,888 = 650,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,132/650,888 = 650,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,132x = 650,888 × 650,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,132x = 423,655,188,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,655,188,544/304,132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,997.74

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