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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,196 and 678,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,196 and 678,268 is: 1,512,339.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,196 : 678,268 = 678,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,196/678,268 = 678,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,196x = 678,268 × 678,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,196x = 460,047,479,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,047,479,824/304,196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512,339.02

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