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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,410 and 671,046

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,410 and 671,046 is: 1,474,420.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,410 : 671,046 = 671,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,410/671,046 = 671,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,410x = 671,046 × 671,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,410x = 450,302,734,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,302,734,116/305,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,420.40

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