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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,672 and 668,420

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,672 and 668,420 is: 1,466,446.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,672 : 668,420 = 668,420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,672/668,420 = 668,420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,672x = 668,420 × 668,420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,672x = 446,785,296,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,785,296,400/304,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,446.86

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