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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,334 and 672,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,334 and 672,660 is: 1,481,890.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,334 : 672,660 = 672,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,334/672,660 = 672,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,334x = 672,660 × 672,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,334x = 452,471,475,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,471,475,600/305,334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481,890.24

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