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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,888 and 658,656

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,888 and 658,656 is: 1,418,256.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,888 : 658,656 = 658,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,888/658,656 = 658,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,888x = 658,656 × 658,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,888x = 433,827,726,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,827,726,336/305,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418,256.77

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