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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,252 and 663,023

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,252 and 663,023 is: 1,440,119.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,252 : 663,023 = 663,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,252/663,023 = 663,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,252x = 663,023 × 663,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,252x = 439,599,498,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,599,498,529/305,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440,119.96

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