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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,807 and 668,501

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,807 and 668,501 is: 1,466,152.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,807 : 668,501 = 668,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,807/668,501 = 668,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,807x = 668,501 × 668,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,807x = 446,893,587,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,893,587,001/304,807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,152.64

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