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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,182 and 660,204

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,182 and 660,204 is: 1,432,922.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,182 : 660,204 = 660,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,182/660,204 = 660,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,182x = 660,204 × 660,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,182x = 435,869,321,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,869,321,616/304,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432,922.79

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