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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,744 and 656,140

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,744 and 656,140 is: 1,412,725.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,744 : 656,140 = 656,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,744/656,140 = 656,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,744x = 656,140 × 656,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,744x = 430,519,699,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,519,699,600/304,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412,725.76

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