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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,299 and 656,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,299 and 656,712 is: 1,417,259.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,299 : 656,712 = 656,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,299/656,712 = 656,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,299x = 656,712 × 656,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,299x = 431,270,650,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,270,650,944/304,299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417,259.51

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