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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,572 and 668,376

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,572 and 668,376 is: 1,466,735.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,572 : 668,376 = 668,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,572/668,376 = 668,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,572x = 668,376 × 668,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,572x = 446,726,477,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,726,477,376/304,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,735.21

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