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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,204 and 678,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,204 and 678,392 is: 1,512,852.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,204 : 678,392 = 678,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,204/678,392 = 678,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,204x = 678,392 × 678,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,204x = 460,215,705,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,215,705,664/304,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512,852.25

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