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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,254 and 660,022

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,254 and 660,022 is: 1,431,793.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,254 : 660,022 = 660,022 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,254/660,022 = 660,022/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,254x = 660,022 × 660,022
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,254x = 435,629,040,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,629,040,484/304,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431,793.96

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