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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,536 and 655,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,536 and 655,732 is: 1,411,933.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,536 : 655,732 = 655,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,536/655,732 = 655,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,536x = 655,732 × 655,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,536x = 429,984,455,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,984,455,824/304,536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411,933.09

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