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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,837 and 719,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,837 and 719,572 is: 1,693,005.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,837 : 719,572 = 719,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,837/719,572 = 719,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,837x = 719,572 × 719,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,837x = 517,783,863,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,783,863,184/305,837
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693,005.96

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