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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,674 and 660,195.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,674 and 660,195.75 is: 1,430,573.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,674 : 660,195.75 = 660,195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,674/660,195.75 = 660,195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,674x = 660,195.75 × 660,195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,674x = 435,858,428,318.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,858,428,318.06/304,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430,573.10

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