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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,874 and 719,649

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,874 and 719,649 is: 1,693,163.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,874 : 719,649 = 719,649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,874/719,649 = 719,649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,874x = 719,649 × 719,649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,874x = 517,894,683,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,894,683,201/305,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693,163.47

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