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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,440 and 657,144

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,440 and 657,144 is: 1,418,467.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,440 : 657,144 = 657,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,440/657,144 = 657,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,440x = 657,144 × 657,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,440x = 431,838,236,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,838,236,736/304,440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418,467.47

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