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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,959 and 662,767

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,959 and 662,767 is: 1,435,682.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,959 : 662,767 = 662,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,959/662,767 = 662,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,959x = 662,767 × 662,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,959x = 439,260,096,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,260,096,289/305,959
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435,682.87

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