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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,882 and 719,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,882 and 719,668 is: 1,693,208.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,882 : 719,668 = 719,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,882/719,668 = 719,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,882x = 719,668 × 719,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,882x = 517,922,030,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,922,030,224/305,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693,208.59

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