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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,675 and 660,198

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,675 and 660,198 is: 1,430,578.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,675 : 660,198 = 660,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,675/660,198 = 660,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,675x = 660,198 × 660,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,675x = 435,861,399,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,861,399,204/304,675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430,578.15

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