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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,252 and 627,896

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,252 and 627,896 is: 1,295,811.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,252 : 627,896 = 627,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,252/627,896 = 627,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,252x = 627,896 × 627,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,252x = 394,253,386,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,253,386,816/304,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295,811.98

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