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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,596 and 660,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,596 and 660,040 is: 1,430,264.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,596 : 660,040 = 660,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,596/660,040 = 660,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,596x = 660,040 × 660,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,596x = 435,652,801,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,652,801,600/304,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430,264.36

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