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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,386 and 651,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,386 and 651,350 is: 1,389,247.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,386 : 651,350 = 651,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,386/651,350 = 651,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,386x = 651,350 × 651,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,386x = 424,256,822,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,256,822,500/305,386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389,247.78

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