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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,240 and 710,840

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,240 and 710,840 is: 1,660,838.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,240 : 710,840 = 710,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,240/710,840 = 710,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,240x = 710,840 × 710,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,240x = 505,293,505,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,293,505,600/304,240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660,838.50

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