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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,957 and 662,763

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,957 and 662,763 is: 1,435,674.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,957 : 662,763 = 662,763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,957/662,763 = 662,763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,957x = 662,763 × 662,763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,957x = 439,254,794,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,254,794,169/305,957
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435,674.93

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