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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,856 and 660,927

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,856 and 660,927 is: 1,428,203.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,856 : 660,927 = 660,927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,856/660,927 = 660,927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,856x = 660,927 × 660,927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,856x = 436,824,499,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,824,499,329/305,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428,203.14

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