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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,818 and 660,486

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,818 and 660,486 is: 1,431,154.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,818 : 660,486 = 660,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,818/660,486 = 660,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,818x = 660,486 × 660,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,818x = 436,241,756,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,241,756,196/304,818
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431,154.84

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