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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,394 and 665,005

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,394 and 665,005 is: 1,448,069.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,394 : 665,005 = 665,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,394/665,005 = 665,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,394x = 665,005 × 665,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,394x = 442,231,650,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,231,650,025/305,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448,069.22

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