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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,332 and 651,242

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,332 and 651,242 is: 1,389,032.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,332 : 651,242 = 651,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,332/651,242 = 651,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,332x = 651,242 × 651,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,332x = 424,116,142,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,116,142,564/305,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389,032.73

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