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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,188 and 678,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,188 and 678,252 is: 1,512,307.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,188 : 678,252 = 678,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,188/678,252 = 678,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,188x = 678,252 × 678,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,188x = 460,025,775,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,025,775,504/304,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512,307.44

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