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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,640 and 661,120

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,640 and 661,120 is: 1,434,741.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,640 : 661,120 = 661,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,640/661,120 = 661,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,640x = 661,120 × 661,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,640x = 437,079,654,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,079,654,400/304,640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434,741.51

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