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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,482 and 641,788

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,482 and 641,788 is: 1,352,762.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,482 : 641,788 = 641,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,482/641,788 = 641,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,482x = 641,788 × 641,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,482x = 411,891,836,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,891,836,944/304,482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352,762.52

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