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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,940 and 662,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,940 and 662,718 is: 1,435,559.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,940 : 662,718 = 662,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,940/662,718 = 662,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,940x = 662,718 × 662,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,940x = 439,195,147,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,195,147,524/305,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435,559.74

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