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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,874 and 658,616

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,874 and 658,616 is: 1,418,149.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,874 : 658,616 = 658,616 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,874/658,616 = 658,616/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,874x = 658,616 × 658,616
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,874x = 433,775,035,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,775,035,456/305,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418,149.42

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