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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,866 and 672,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,866 and 672,240 is: 1,477,466.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,866 : 672,240 = 672,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,866/672,240 = 672,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,866x = 672,240 × 672,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,866x = 451,906,617,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,906,617,600/305,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477,466.01

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