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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,575 and 668,382

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,575 and 668,382 is: 1,466,747.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,575 : 668,382 = 668,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,575/668,382 = 668,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,575x = 668,382 × 668,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,575x = 446,734,497,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,734,497,924/304,575
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,747.10

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