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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,878 and 719,658

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,878 and 719,658 is: 1,693,183.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,878 : 719,658 = 719,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,878/719,658 = 719,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,878x = 719,658 × 719,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,878x = 517,907,636,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,907,636,964/305,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693,183.68

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