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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,926 and 656,137

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,926 and 656,137 is: 1,407,254.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,926 : 656,137 = 656,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,926/656,137 = 656,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,926x = 656,137 × 656,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,926x = 430,515,762,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,515,762,769/305,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407,254.57

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