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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,740 and 656,132

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,740 and 656,132 is: 1,412,709.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,740 : 656,132 = 656,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,740/656,132 = 656,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,740x = 656,132 × 656,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,740x = 430,509,201,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,509,201,424/304,740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412,709.86

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