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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,428 and 671,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,428 and 671,080 is: 1,474,482.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,428 : 671,080 = 671,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,428/671,080 = 671,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,428x = 671,080 × 671,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,428x = 450,348,366,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,348,366,400/305,428
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,482.91

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