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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,853 and 719,613

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,853 and 719,613 is: 1,693,110.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,853 : 719,613 = 719,613 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,853/719,613 = 719,613/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,853x = 719,613 × 719,613
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,853x = 517,842,869,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,842,869,769/305,853
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693,110.32

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