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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,301 and 656,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,301 and 656,716 is: 1,417,267.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,301 : 656,716 = 656,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,301/656,716 = 656,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,301x = 656,716 × 656,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,301x = 431,275,904,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,275,904,656/304,301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417,267.46

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