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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,182 and 678,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,182 and 678,240 is: 1,512,283.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,182 : 678,240 = 678,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,182/678,240 = 678,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,182x = 678,240 × 678,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,182x = 460,009,497,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,009,497,600/304,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512,283.76

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