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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,758 and 653,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,758 and 653,368 is: 1,396,168.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,758 : 653,368 = 653,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,758/653,368 = 653,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,758x = 653,368 × 653,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,758x = 426,889,743,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,889,743,424/305,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396,168.68

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