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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,298 and 651,162

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,298 and 651,162 is: 1,388,846.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,298 : 651,162 = 651,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,298/651,162 = 651,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,298x = 651,162 × 651,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,298x = 424,011,950,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,011,950,244/305,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388,846.14

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