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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,589 and 669,928

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,589 and 669,928 is: 1,473,472.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,589 : 669,928 = 669,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,589/669,928 = 669,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,589x = 669,928 × 669,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,589x = 448,803,525,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,803,525,184/304,589
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473,472.53

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