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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,480 and 674,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,480 and 674,240 is: 1,493,035.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,480 : 674,240 = 674,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,480/674,240 = 674,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,480x = 674,240 × 674,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,480x = 454,599,577,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,599,577,600/304,480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493,035.92

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