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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,584 and 654,528

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,584 and 654,528 is: 1,406,531.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,584 : 654,528 = 654,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,584/654,528 = 654,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,584x = 654,528 × 654,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,584x = 428,406,902,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,406,902,784/304,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406,531.21

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