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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,278 and 663,100

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,278 and 663,100 is: 1,440,331.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,278 : 663,100 = 663,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,278/663,100 = 663,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,278x = 663,100 × 663,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,278x = 439,701,610,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,701,610,000/305,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440,331.80

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