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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,599 and 660,046

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,599 and 660,046 is: 1,430,276.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,599 : 660,046 = 660,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,599/660,046 = 660,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,599x = 660,046 × 660,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,599x = 435,660,722,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,660,722,116/304,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430,276.27

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