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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,462 and 658,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,462 and 658,232 is: 1,418,406.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,462 : 658,232 = 658,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,462/658,232 = 658,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,462x = 658,232 × 658,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,462x = 433,269,365,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,269,365,824/305,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418,406.76

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