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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,964 and 662,769

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,964 and 662,769 is: 1,435,668.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,964 : 662,769 = 662,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,964/662,769 = 662,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,964x = 662,769 × 662,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,964x = 439,262,747,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,262,747,361/305,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435,668.08

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