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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,484 and 654,328

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,484 and 654,328 is: 1,406,133.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,484 : 654,328 = 654,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,484/654,328 = 654,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,484x = 654,328 × 654,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,484x = 428,145,131,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,145,131,584/304,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406,133.43

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